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List of meaning for prompt

in good time; punctual

prompt, prompting(noun)

a cue given to a performer (usually the beginning of the next line to be spoken)

"the audience could hear his prompting"

prompt, command prompt(adj)

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

prompt(adj)

according to schedule or without delay; on time

"the train is prompt"

prompt(adj)

ready and willing or quick to act

"she is always prompt to help her friends";

immediate, prompt, quick, straightaway(verb)

performed with little or no delay

"an immediate reply to my letter"; "a prompt reply"; "was quick to respond"; "a straightaway denial"

motivate, actuate, propel, move, prompt, incite(verb)

give an incentive for action

"This moved me to sacrifice my career"

prompt, inspire, instigate(verb)

serve as the inciting cause of

"She prompted me to call my relatives"

prompt, remind, cue(verb)

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

done, carried out, or given without delay

prompt treatment of snakebites is always advisable

having or showing the ability to respond without delay or hesitation

our waiter was prompt and courteous despite the fact that the restaurant was understaffed

to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)

a misguided pride prompted the family to refuse all offers of help

to try to persuade (someone) through earnest appeals to follow a course of action

prompted the reluctant performer onto the stage with loud cheers and whistles

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