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Definition prompt in British English

prompt verb

[transitive] verb
/prɒmpt/
1

to cause something to happen or be done

Example

This revelation prompted the mayor's resignation.

Example

The birth of my first child prompted me to write this article.

Synonyms and related words
catalyze bring about trigger
2

to encourage someone to speak or continue speaking

Example

'But, what?' he prompted.

Example

Without being prompted, she began to apologize.

Synonyms and related words
encourage persuade convince
2.1

to remind an actor which words to say next

Synonyms and related words
come on cue cue
Definition prompt in British English