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PROMPTING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Prompting.

Prompting - as a noun

Persuasion formulated as a suggestion

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
suggestion

A cue given to a performer (usually the beginning of the next line to be spoken)

Example: "The audience could hear his prompting"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
prompt

Prompting - as a verb

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

Example: "I prompted him to get a new job."

To show or tell an actor/person the words they should be saying, or actions they should be doing.

Example: "If he forgets his words i will prompt him."

To initiate; to cause or lead to.

Example Sentences

"She cleared her throat, prompting him to stop speaking."
"The applause from the audience was prompting the singer to perform an encore."
"The teacher raised her eyebrows, prompting the students to quiet down."
"His decision to quit his job was prompting a lot of speculation among his colleagues."
"The smell of freshly baked bread was prompting everyone in the room to feel hungry."
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Word Game Points

Is PROMPTING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, prompting is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PROMPTING has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is PROMPTING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, prompting is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PROMPTING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.

Is PROMPTING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, prompting is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PROMPTING has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.

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