prompt
adjective
done, performed, delivered, etc., at once or without delay.
will prompt
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future tenseof prompt.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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Our bullish strategy will prompt some to accuse us of changing our view after suggesting hedging and a stock replacement strategy.
From Barron's ● May 13, 2026
It’s unclear whether the new agreement with Affleck will prompt Lopez to put that new home back on the market.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 21, 2026
A recent survey of 750 U.S. chief financial officers found essentially no negative employment effect from AI last year, with most believing the technology will prompt only minor reductions in overall staffing this year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 6, 2026
And it will prompt yet more soul searching within the Labour Party: finishing third was the nightmare result for them.
From BBC ● Feb. 27, 2026
One day I too will prompt a moment's reflection in the passenger of a passing cab.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
