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prompt

/pɹɑmpt/noun, verb, adjective1 syllable

Prompt means: give an incentive for action.

Synonyms for prompt36

noun, as in a cue given to a performer (usually the beginning of the next line to be spoken)

prompting

noun, as in (computer science) a symbol that appears on the computer screen to indicate that the computer is ready to receive a command

command prompt

verb, as in give an incentive for action

motivate, actuate, propel, move, incite, affect, impress, strike

verb, as in serve as the inciting cause of

inspire, instigate

verb, as in assist (somebody acting or reciting) by suggesting the next words of something forgotten or imperfectly learned

remind, cue

adjective, as in performed with little or no delay

immediate, quick, straightaway, fast

adjective, as in according to schedule or without delay; on time

punctual, on time

adjective, as in ready and willing or quick to act

ready

also used for prompt

hasty, timely, in time, seasonable, now, on the double, post-haste, quick as a wink, rapid, rash, right away, soon, speedy, spit-spot, counsel

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What does prompt mean?8

verb

1

give an incentive for action“This moved me to sacrifice my career”

2

serve as the inciting cause of“She prompted me to call my relatives”

3

assist (somebody acting or reciting) by suggesting the next words of something forgotten or imperfectly learned

adjective

1

performed with little or no delay“an immediate reply to my letter”

2

according to schedule or without delay; on time“the train is prompt”

3

ready and willing or quick to act“she is always prompt to help her friends”

noun

1

a cue given to a performer (usually the beginning of the next line to be spoken)“the audience could hear his prompting”

2

(computer science) a symbol that appears on the computer screen to indicate that the computer is ready to receive a command

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Prompt in a sentence

  • We look forward to receiving your prompt reply.CK
  • He wrote a prompt answer to my letter.CK
  • I should very much appreciate a prompt reply.CM
  • Your prompt attention to this matter will be greatly appreciated.Hybrid
  • Conflicting reports prompted the director to reconsider her position.papabear
  • Recent events have prompted us to take action.Whitney
  • It would be nice if you could volunteer the information without being prompted.AlanF_US
  • Sami doesn't know what prompted the teacher to do this.OsoHombre

Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.

Forms of prompt

as a noun

plural
prompts

as a verb

past tense
prompted
present participle
prompting
third-person singular
prompts
past participle
prompted

as a adjective

comparative
prompter
superlative
promptest