Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
prompt-a-response
verb phrase
/prɒmpt ə rɪˈspɒns/
Definition
To stimulate or encourage someone to reply or react.
Examples
- The teacher used questions to prompt a response from the students.
- During the meeting, John made a statement to prompt a response from the team leader.
Meaning
To create a situation or provide a cue that leads someone to respond.
Synonyms
- encourage a reply
- stimulate a reaction
- evoke a response
- incite an answer
