Which of the following words is closest in meaning to “Instigate”?

Instigate means to urge or provoke into action.

• Correct answer - prompt: it has the same meaning as Instigate.
• contact: to get in touch - wrong, it does not mean the same as Instigate.
• check: to examine or hold back - wrong, it does not mean the same as Instigate.
• accuse: to charge with wrongdoing - wrong, it does not mean the same as Instigate.