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promptings

Pronunciation: [ˈprɑːmp.tɪŋz]

Word

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.

Example

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?

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