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noun

Definition of promptingnext
as in influencing

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prompting

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verb

present participle of prompt
1
as in causing
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind) a misguided pride prompted the family to refuse all offers of help

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2
as in urging
to try to persuade (someone) through earnest appeals to follow a course of action prompted the reluctant performer onto the stage with loud cheers and whistles

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prompting
  1. urging
  2. creating
  3. encouraging
  4. generating
  5. seduction
  6. bringing
Verb
  • Duncan, also a staunch Republican, is not only voting for Vice President Kamala Harris, but endorsed her in a speech at the Democratic National Convention, urging other Republicans to follow his lead.
    Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
  • When consumers receive calls from an unknown number urging them to dial back, hang up, the FTC warns.
    Lindsey Choo, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of urging
Verb
  • Salesforce power users are notorious for creating data and dashboard sprawl, and AI applications will come with a higher cost in terms of infrastructure than a dashboard or custom form.
    Jason Andersen, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The two met in the UK and eventually, the spark for creating a lifestyle brand was ignited.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of creating
Verb
  • Cultivate adaptability by encouraging continuous learning, seeking diverse perspectives and fostering a culture of innovation.
    Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Developers and hotel operators can join hands to set up local farming collectives, thereby encouraging entrepreneurship, enabling employment opportunities and reducing waste generation along the supply chain.
    Shrikant Dash, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of encouraging
Verb
  • The collaborations helped Integrated start generating revenue (rare for young biotechs), which is currently at around $1 million this year.
    Zoya Hasan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Experientially, the line has always stood out for replenishing and maintaining hydration while generating noticeable glow while addressing the concerns of aging.
    Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of generating
Noun
  • Scenes of celebration, public adoration, seduction and romance mingle in the film’s tease – as its lead traverses a thorny yet exhilarating path toward self-acceptance.
    Holly Jones, Variety, 16 Oct. 2024
  • With Venus casting its love spell through Scorpio, the magic of intensity and seduction permeate through the air.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of seduction
Verb
  • Nathan MacKinnon had no issues bringing the troubled star back into the fold after two weeks of practice.
    Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
  • Vail Resort will open for skiing on Friday and Purgatory will follow on Saturday, bringing the number of operating ski areas in Colorado to 10.
    John Meyer, The Denver Post, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of bringing
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