Synonyms of prompted

prompted

verb

past tense of prompt

1

as in caused

to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)

a misguided pride prompted the family to refuse all offers of help

Synonyms & Similar Words

• caused
• brought
• created
• generated
• spawned
• did
• produced
• induced
• worked
• invoked
• occasioned
• yielded
• made
• engendered
• effected
• catalyzed
• brought about
• encouraged
• resulted (in)
• brought on
• brought forth
• introduced
• gave rise to
• translated (into)
• drew on
• initiated
• bred
• began
• effectuated
• inaugurated
• begot
• promoted
• decided
• launched
• started
• determined
• founded
• pioneered
• instituted
• contributed (to)
• established
• developed
• forwarded
• fostered
• enacted
• set up
• set
• cultivated
• rendered
• furthered
• nurtured
• conduced (to)
• turned out
• advanced
• fathered
• innovated
• nourished

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• restricted
• limited
• impeded
• suppressed
• quashed
• checked
• stifled
• dampened
• subdued
• controlled
• inhibited
• crushed
• arrested
• repressed
• restrained
• smothered
• put down
• quelled
• killed
• curbed
• retarded
• squelched
• destroyed
• squashed
• stilled
• abolished
• canned
• clamped down (on)
• extinguished
• cracked down (on)
• reined (in)
• quenched
• demolished
• liquidated
• snuffed (out)

2

as in urged

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• urged
• encouraged
• spurred
• nudged
• exhorted
• goaded
• prodded
• pushed
• coaxed
• propelled
• pressed
• egged (on)
• provoked
• stimulated
• implored
• hurried
• drove
• beseeched
• rushed
• pressured
• importuned
• incited
• hustled
• cajoled
• instigated
• adjured
• nagged
• wheedled
• fomented
• stirred (up)
• needled
• blandished
• soft-soaped
• high-pressured

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• discouraged
• deterred
• dissuaded
• checked
• constrained
• inhibited
• restrained
• held back
• curbed
• braked

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of prompted

The Lindsay Clancy murder trial appeared to be heading toward a mistrial Thursday as the jury remained deadlocked after six days of deliberations, and a question raised by the panel prompted the defense to call for one of the jurors to be dismissed. — Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 3 Sep. 2026

For example, in Ozaukee County disagreements near Lion’s Den Gorge Nature Preserve have prompted discussion of permanent signs and a Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources determination establishing the ordinary high-water mark. — Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2026

The market odds of a September hike fell to 50% days after Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s hawkish Jackson Hole speech prompted traders to price in a rate increase. — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 3 Sep. 2026

Still, the prospect has prompted some Russians to leave the country. — ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026

Ollie’s passing prompted the Pecks to talk about death with their children, including a now-haunting conversation that Eloise had with her mom. — Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026

That blueprint prompted excitement among fans, especially when a deal for Victor Munoz appeared wrapped up. — George Caulkin, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026

The release prompted people looking for more ways to help to check out the websites for Food for the Poor and World Central Kitchen. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 27 Aug. 2026

The Flint water crisis prompted other communities across the state and in other states to seek solutions to how drinking water was delivered to homes and businesses. — Jacqueline Ganun, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026