prodded

[US]/prɒdɪd/
[UK]/prɑːdɪd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.past tense and past participle of prod; to stimulate or urge someone to take action; to poke or jab with a finger or sharp object

Phrases & Collocations

prodded him

prodded her

prodded forward

prodded along

prodded gently

prodded him on

prodded into action

prodded for answers

prodded by curiosity

prodded to speak

Example Sentences

she prodded him to finish his homework.

the coach prodded the players to give their best effort.

he prodded the dog to move out of the way.

after being prodded by his friends, he finally joined the club.

the teacher prodded the students to ask questions.

she prodded him gently to share his thoughts.

they prodded the government to take action on climate change.

he prodded her to apply for the scholarship.

she prodded him about his plans for the future.

the journalist prodded the politician for answers.

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