prod
Prononciation : [prɒd]
Mot
Contexte : « physical action »
(verb) to poke or push someone or something gently with a finger or a stick. It's like when you lightly touch someone to get their attention.
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She prodded him to wake up by gently nudging his shoulder.
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He didn’t prod the dog because he wanted it to sleep peacefully.
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Why do you need to prod your friend to start the game?
Contexte : « encouragement »
(verb) to encourage someone to take action or to do something. This is like when you give someone a small push to help them move forward.
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The teacher prodded her students to finish their projects on time.
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He did not prod his teammate to practice because he knew they were already prepared.
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How can I prod my sister to join us for dinner?
Contexte : « physical action »
(noun) a gentle push or poke to get attention. Imagine poking someone who is daydreaming.
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With a prod of his finger, he got her attention during the movie.
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A hard prod might hurt, so I used my fingertip instead.
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Did you give him a prod to see if he was listening?
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