prompted
Given a nudge
Prompted means caused or moved to action.
A question prompts an answer; a memory prompts a phone call.
Her silence prompted him to ask if something was wrong.
In computing, prompted refers to being given a cue by the system: When prompted, enter your password.
The word implies an external trigger rather than spontaneous action.
Caused a reaction
- instigatedCaused to begin
- stirredMixed by circular motion
- rousedStirred from slumber
- sparkedInitiated by stimulus
triggered · inflamed · galvanized · aroused · agitated · fomented · spurred · goaded
Trigger for action
- signalMessage-conveying cue
- hintIndirect suggestion
- nudgeGentle push to prompt
- suggestionIdea proposed for consideration
trigger · indication · reminder · prod · elicitation · invitation · encouragement · urging
Urgent warning signal
- alertWarning or watchfulness
- notificationFormal notice given
- memoBrief internal message
- calendarDate-tracking system
nudge · timer · deadline · notice · cue · trigger · jog · memory
provoked
Caused a reaction
- instigatedCaused to begin
- stirredMixed by circular motion
- rousedStirred from slumber
sparked · triggered · inflamed · galvanized · aroused · agitated · fomented · spurred · goaded · moved
cue
Trigger for action
suggestion · trigger · indication · reminder · prod · elicitation · invitation · encouragement · urging · inkling
alarm
Urgent warning signal
- alertWarning or watchfulness
- notificationFormal notice given
- memoBrief internal message
calendar · nudge · timer · deadline · notice · cue · trigger · jog · memory · recollection
teleprompter
Electronic script display device
- scriptWritten words for performance
- linesStrokes connecting two points
- cue cardHeld text for performers
autocue · reading · prepared · rehearsed · fed · coached · guided · assisted · aided · supported
response
Answer to stimulus
rejoinder · comeback · feedback · retaliation · backlash · counter · rebuff · recoil · resistance · repercussion
promptedunprompted
Done without being asked
spontaneous · voluntary · unsolicited · unbidden · autonomous
prompteddiscouraged
Having lost confidence or enthusiasm
deterred · dissuaded · inhibited · suppressed · prevented
- writing promptsSuggested topics for authors
- without prompting
- essay promptGiven topic for composition
- voice promptSpoken instruction to software
- password promptAuthentication entry demand
- login promptSystem's identity verification request
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