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   Prod

   /präd/

   

   verb

   • 1. poke (someone) with a finger, foot, or pointed object: "he prodded her in the ribs to stop her snoring" Similar pokejabdignudgeelbowbuttpushstab
   • ▪ stimulate or persuade (someone who is reluctant or slow) to do something: "he has been trying to prod the White House into launching an antipoverty program" Similar spurstimulatestirrousepromptdrivepushgalvanizemovemotivateencouragepersuadeurgechivvyimpelactuateincitegoadegg onprovoke

   noun

   • 1. a poke with a finger, foot, or pointed object: "he gave the wire netting an experimental prod" Similar pokejabdignudgebuttpushshovethrust
   • ▪ an act of stimulating or reminding someone to do something: "he'll need a little prod to get back to the task at hand" Similar stimuluspushpromptreminderpromptingspurmotivationincitementgoad
   • 2. a pointed implement, typically one discharging an electric current and used as a goad: "a cattle prod" Similar goadstickspike

   Word Origin mid 16th century (as a verb): perhaps symbolic of a short poking movement, or a blend of poke1 and dialect brod ‘to goad, prod’. The noun dates from the mid 18th century.

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2. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPROD definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   4 days ago · 9 meanings: 1. to poke or jab with or as if with a pointed object 2. to rouse or urge to action 3. the act or an instance of.... Click for more definitions.

3. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › prodProd - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of prod. verb. push against gently. synonyms: nudge, poke at. see more. verb. poke or thrust abruptly. synonyms: dig, jab, poke, stab. see more. verb. urge on; cause to act. synonyms: egg on, incite. see more. noun. a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion. synonyms: goad. see more. noun.

4. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishprod verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Definition of prod verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english-wordPROD - Find out everything about this English word | Collins

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   Definitions of 'prod' 1. If you prod someone or something, you give them a quick push with your finger or with a pointed object. [...] 2. If you prod someone into doing something, you remind or persuade them to do it. [...] 3. See also cattle prod. More. Definitions of 'Prod' offensive, slang another word for Protestant [...] More.

6. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › prodprod | meaning of prod in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary...

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   prod meaning, definition, what is prod: to quickly push something or someone wit...: Learn more.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishprod verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   [transitive, intransitive] to push someone or something with your finger or with a pointed object synonym poke prod somebody/something (+ adv./prep.) She prodded him in the ribs to wake him up. prod at somebody/something He prodded at his breakfast with a fork. Want to learn more?

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishPROD | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   to push someone or something with your finger or with a pointed object: He prodded me in the back and told me to hurry up. prod verb (ENCOURAGE) to encourage someone to do something: [ + into + doing sth ] We need to prod him into making a decision. prod. noun [ C ] [ usually singular ] to give someone a prod.