prompted

American  

[promp-tid] / ˈprɒmp tɪd /

adjective

1. uttered, given, or done in response to something, as to a suggestion, cue, event, etc..

   To apply for admission, click the appropriate link below and then follow the prompted instructions.

   In this study, we examined the prompted reflections of four middle school math teachers after their lessons.

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verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of prompt.

Other Word Forms

• unprompted
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of prompted

prompt ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

The influx of private money has prompted concerns from some within the LAPD, and from experts who say similar contributions are being made to police departments around the country.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

The announcement prompted scenes of panic in Beirut's southern suburbs, a Hezbollah stronghold, where residents were seen fleeing the area following the remarks.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

The phrasing circulated widely online and prompted confusion and commentary about tone and context.

From Salon • May 23, 2026

The company hoped to launch Starship on Thursday, but ran into a last-minute problem that prompted it to stand down.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

No doubt it was the similarity of their gaits that prompted Penelope’s memory, but the two had little else in common: For example, Dr. Westminster was extremely clever and Bertha was not clever at all.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood

Related Words

• advised
• implied
• proposed
• recommended