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promptings

Pronunciation: [ˈprɑːmp.tɪŋz]

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Learn how to use promptings in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “thoughts or feelings”

(noun) a strong feeling or urge to do something. It's like when you suddenly feel that you should call a friend or help someone. These feelings urge you to take action.

Example

She felt promptings to volunteer at the local shelter and help those in need.

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He ignored the promptings he had to speak up about the unfairness in the classroom.

Example

Have you ever had promptings to do something kind for someone?

Context: “creative inspiration”

(noun) an idea or suggestion that inspires you to create or act. It's like when an artist suddenly gets an idea for a painting or a musician hears a tune in their head.

Example

His promptings led him to write a beautiful song that everyone loved.

Example

She didn't feel any promptings to continue her story, so she took a break.

Example

What promptings do you get when you think about making art?

How to pronounce promptings

Pronunciation: [ˈprɑːmp.tɪŋz]

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