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prompt Definition
(n)
a
cue
given
to
a
performer
(
usually
the
beginning
of
the
next
line
to
be
spoken
); "
the
audience
could
hear
his
prompting
"
(n) (
computer
science
)
a
symbol
that
appears
on
the
computer
screen
to
indicate
that
the
computer
is
ready
to
receive
a
command
(s)
according
to
schedule
or
without
delay
; "
they
were
always
on
time
"; "
a
prompt
reply
"
(s)
characterized
by
speed
and
efficiency
(s)
quick
in
apprehending
or
reacting
; "
a
prompt
(
or
ready
)
response
"; "
a
prompt
smile
"
(s)
performed
with
little
or
no
delay
; "
an
immediate
reply
to
my
letter
"; "
prompt
obedience
"; "
was
quick
to
respond
"; "
a
straightaway
denial
"
(v)
give
an
incentive
for
action
; "
This
moved
me
to
sacrifice
my
career
"
(v)
serve
as
the
inciting
cause
of
; "
She
prompted
me
to
call
my
relatives
"
(v)
assist
(
somebody
acting
or
reciting
)
by
suggesting
the
next
words
of
something
forgotten
or
imperfectly
learned
prompt Synonyms
actuate
command prompt
cue
expeditious
immediate
incite
inspire
instigate
motivate
move
on time
prompt
prompting
propel
quick
remind
straightaway
timesaving
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