0 past simple and past participle of prompt
1 to make something happen:
2 to help someone, especially an actor, to remember what they were going to say or do:
A description of the man prompted hundreds of calls after its release on Tuesday.
The prime minister's speech prompted speculation that an election will be held later in the year.
His comments prompted me to find out more about the situation.
I just can't understand what prompted him to do something so drastic.
Without being prompted, the little boy shut his eyes, prayed silently, and began to eat..
Activities disrupted very passive situations, prompted people into action, into relating with each other, producing laughter, silliness and even pride.
Part of the increase in knowledge was due to the way the questions were asked, as there was such a great increase with prompted queries.
Looking at events in individual countries, the conclusion that cost containment has prompted public backlash is considerably strengthened.
