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 rules, partly prompted by Meta’s attempted $2 billion acquisition of Chinese AI app Manus, underscore China’s increasing use of export controls to protect strategic capabilities. — Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026

Since the 1970s, Palestinian politicians’ identification with the wider Palestinian struggle has prompted attempts to disqualify candidates and parties. — Tamir Sorek, The Conversation, 20 Oct. 2026

The Philadelphia Eagles quarterback has blood clots in his lungs, and subsequent reporting has prompted criticism about how the NFL team handled his injury. — Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 20 Oct. 2026

As spotted by MacRumors, those who add more than two iPhone Duos to their cart on the Apple website are prompted to reduce the quantity before purchase. — James Peckham, PC Magazine, 20 Oct. 2026

Select Everything else, accept the consent terms if prompted, then take a photo or choose one from your phone. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026

The incident prompted a large police presence that impacted traffic, and people were previously asked to avoid the area. — Michael Guise, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026

The singer has been among the many artists celebrating Parton’s influence since her death, which prompted tributes from across the music and entertainment industries. — Anna Tingley, Variety, 19 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