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AH020387 Posted 16 years ago
Vocabulary

Prompt VS instigate

What is the difference between prompt and instigate?
  

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'Instigate' has a negative tone, AH. It is usually used when someone is stirring up trouble. 'Prompt' (to me) is neutral.

— Mister Micawber

  • 'Instigate' has a negative tone, AH.
  • It is usually used when someone is stirring up trouble.
  • 'Prompt' (to me) is neutral.
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'Instigate' has a negative tone, AH. It is usually used when someone is stirring up trouble. 'Prompt' (to me) is neutral.
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