prod

US /prɑːd/
UK /prɑːd/
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1.

to poke or jab someone or something with a finger, foot, or pointed object

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She gave him a gentle prod with her elbow to get his attention.
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He gave the sleeping dog a gentle prod with his foot.
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pokejabnudgedigthrust
2.

an act of stimulating or reminding someone to do something

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The email was a gentle prod to finish the report.
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He needed a constant prod to stay focused on his studies.
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stimulusincentiveimpetusgoadspur
1.

to poke or jab someone or something with a finger, foot, or pointed object

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He used a stick to prod the snake.
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The farmer had to prod the reluctant cow into the barn.
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pokejabnudgegoadspur
2.

to stimulate or remind someone to do something

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His parents constantly had to prod him to do his homework.
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The manager tried to prod the team into working faster.
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goadspurincitemotivateprompt