prompting

(noun) persuasion formulated as a suggestion. Synonyms: suggestion.

(noun) a cue given to a performer (usually the beginning of the next line to be spoken). Synonyms: prompt. Example: "The audience could hear his prompting."

(verb) give an incentive for action. Synonyms: motivate, actuate, propel, move, prompt, incite. Example: "This moved me to sacrifice my career."

(verb) serve as the inciting cause of. Synonyms: prompt, inspire, instigate. Example: "She prompted me to call my relatives."

(verb) assist (somebody acting or reciting) by suggesting the next words of something forgotten or imperfectly learned. Synonyms: prompt, remind, cue.