Prompted

His curiosity prompted him to ask questions.

Conflicting reports prompted the director to reconsider her position.

You play the game by pounding the table when prompted, until the end where you flip the table over to send simulated food and cutlery flying.

Me and Tal's recent discussion prompted me to ask you. I expect cats to taste better than dogs. Agree?

What prompted you to move out?

I was wondering what prompted that decision.

Recent events have prompted us to take action.

It would be nice if you could volunteer the information without being prompted.

The population of the region dropped precipitously over the last decades, which prompted action by the local authorities to promote higher birth rates and attract immigration.

What prompted that?