Prompt Meaning

There are 8 meaning(s) for word Prompt

Meaning 1 : give an incentive for action

    Synonyms : actuate,  incite,  motivate,  move,  propel
Meaning 2 : (computer science) a symbol that appears on the computer screen to indicate that the computer is ready to receive a command

    Synonyms : command prompt
Meaning 3 : a cue given to a performer (usually the beginning of the next line to be spoken)

    Example : the audience could hear his prompting

    Synonyms : prompting
Meaning 4 : assist (somebody acting or reciting) by suggesting the next words of something forgotten or imperfectly learned

    Synonyms : cue,  remind
Meaning 5 : serve as the inciting cause of

    Example : She prompted me to call my relatives

    Synonyms : inspire,  instigate
Meaning 6 : performed with little or no delay

    Example : a prompt reply

    Synonyms : immediate,  quick,  straightaway
Meaning 7 : according to schedule or without delay; on time

    Example : the train is prompt

Meaning 8 : ready and willing or quick to act

    Example : she is always prompt to help her friends

How to Pronounce Prompt

  • prÉ‘mpt


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