Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
prod
verb
/prÉ’d/
Definition
To poke or jab someone with a finger or a sharp object.
Examples
- She had to prod him to finish his homework.
- The farmer used a stick to prod the sheep into the pen.
Meaning
The act of urging someone to take action or respond, often through physical nudging or encouragement.
Synonyms
- poke
- jab
- spur
- urge
- encourage