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Prompting

To lead (someone) toward what they should say or do.

📖 Definitions of "Prompting"

verb

1
To lead (someone) toward what they should say or do.
"I prompted him to get a new job."
2
To show or tell an actor/person the words they should be saying, or actions they should be doing.
"If he forgets his words I will prompt him."
3
To initiate; to cause or lead to.

noun

1
The action of saying something to persuade, encourage, or remind someone to do or say something.

1 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
suggestionnoun	(countable) Something suggested (with subsequent adposition being for)

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
suggestionnoun	(countable) Something suggested (with subsequent adposition being for)
triggeringnoun	That triggers or initiates.
motivating	Effectively providing an incentive.
encourageverb	To mentally support; to motivate, give courage, hope or spirit.
encouragingnoun	Giving courage, confidence or hope; auspicious.
bringingnoun	The act by which something is brought.
inducing	That induces; inductive
abettingnoun	The act of one who abets.
obligingnoun	Happy and ready to do favours for others.
requiringnoun	(archaic) A requirement.
assistancenoun	Aid; help; the act or result of assisting.
leadingnoun	Providing guidance or direction.
resulting	Of something that follows as the result of something else; resultant.
stimulating	Having a manner that stimulates; serving to stimulate.
pushingnoun	That pushes forward; pressing, driving.
raisingnoun	Nurturing; cultivation; providing sustenance and protection for a living thing from conception to maturity.
payingnoun	payment
enticingnoun	That entices; alluring; attractive; charming
sendingnoun	The act by which somebody or something is sent.
arousingnoun	Causing arousal.