to prompt; to hint; to remind
Meanings
2 senses · 8 examplesverb
to hint; to prompt; to point out; to remind
neutralOften used in educational, instructional, or collaborative contexts to give a clue or nudge someone's thinking in the right direction. It implies assistance rather than giving the full answer.
The teacher pointed out several key points in the text.
He couldn't remember the password for a moment, so I gave him a little hint.
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Please pay attention to the prompts on the screen while giving your speech.
He cleverly hinted to me that there might be a simpler solution to this problem.
This game provides some hints when the player gets stuck.
noun
a hint; a prompt; a tip; a cue
neutralThe noun form refers to the thing itself that serves as a hint or reminder. Common in technology and user interfaces.
An operation prompt popped up on the screen.
Thanks for your tip, I finally found the answer.
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During the exam, candidates cannot accept any external cues.