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

Court documents reviewed by Fortune say Alfozan prompted the chatbot on how to create custom MAC addresses, iPhone hotspot profiles, complete live listening sessions and even build a second and third recording device. — Emily Forlini, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2026

Trump’s announcement during his second trip to Ohio in two weeks was prompted by an August presidential memorandum directing administration officials to identify a suitable location for the component repair center within 90 days. — Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 13 Oct. 2026

The store’s explanation prompted further conversations to circulate online, especially after images surfaced of a price tag being shown near the bird. — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026

The case also prompted a warning to online sellers about the risks of bringing strangers to their homes, particularly when expensive merchandise is involved. — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026

Fights and a shooting at Six Flags Over Georgia during its opening weekend in 2024 also prompted officials to call a public safety meeting, according to the outlet. — Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2026

The high-profile lawsuits prompted California politicians to pass new bills to make AI chatbots safer on the platform. — Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026

The finding prompted auditors to recommend the Legislature clarify remote work policies in state law. — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2026

The threat that prompted the removal of the B-1s from RAF Fairford was different than one last month in which five men were detained close to the base and later released on bail, a source familiar with the situation told ABC News. — ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026