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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

prompted

/ˈprɒmptɪd/ verb · British & US
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What does prompted mean?

verb

Past participle of prompt. Caused or induced to act or respond in a particular way, typically by being given a cue or stimulus.

Example

"The interviewer was prompted to ask further questions by the witness's evasive answers."

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