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   prompt

   /präm(p)t/

   verb

   • 1. (of an event or fact) cause or bring about (an action or feeling): "his death has prompted an industry-wide investigation of safety violations" Similar give rise tobring aboutcauseoccasionresult inlead toelicitproducebring onengenderinducecall forthevokeprecipitatetriggerspark offprovokeinstigateOpposite deterrestrain
   • ▪ cause (someone) to take a course of action: "a demonstration by 20,000 people prompted the government to step up security" Similar inducemakemovecausemotivateleaddisposepersuadeinclineencouragestimulateprodimpelspur onurgeinspireprovokeinciteOpposite discourage
   • 2. assist or encourage (a hesitating speaker) to say something: "“And the picture?” he prompted" Similar remindcuegive someone a cuehelp outcoachfeedjog someone's memoryrefresh someone's memory
   • ▪ supply a forgotten word or line to (an actor) during the performance of a play.
   • ▪ (of a computer) request input from (a user): "the online form prompts users for data"

   noun

   • 1. an act of assisting or encouraging a hesitating speaker: "with barely a prompt, Barbara talked on"
   • ▪ a word or phrase spoken as a reminder to an actor of a forgotten word or line.
   • ▪ another term for prompter
   • ▪ a message or symbol on a screen to show that the system is waiting for input.
   • 2. the time limit for the payment of an account, as stated on a prompt note.

   adjective

   • 1. done without delay; immediate: "the owner would have died but for the prompt action of two paramedics"
   • ▪ (of a person) acting without delay: "the fans were prompt and courteous in complying with police requests"
   • ▪ (of goods) for immediate delivery and payment.

   Word Origin Middle English (as a verb): based on Old French prompt or Latin promptus ‘brought to light’, also ‘prepared, ready’, past participle of promere ‘to produce’, from pro- ‘out, forth’ + emere ‘take’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. promptness noun

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   The meaning of PROMPT is to move to action : incite. How to use prompt in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Prompt.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPROMPT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   (of an action) done quickly and without delay, or (of a person) acting quickly or arriving at the arranged time: They've written back already - that was a very prompt reply. They're usually fairly prompt in dealing with enquiries. Try to be prompt because we'll be very short of time. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples.

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   PROMPT meaning: 1. to make something happen: 2. to make someone decide to say or do something: 3. to help…. Learn more.

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   adjective. ready and willing or quick to act. “she is always prompt to help her friends” synonyms: ready. completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress. verb. give an incentive for action. synonyms: actuate, incentivize, incite, motivate, move, propel. affect, impress, move, strike.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPROMPT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If you prompt someone when they stop speaking, you encourage or help them to continue. If you prompt an actor, you tell them what their next line is when they have forgotten what comes next.

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   Prompt definition: done, performed, delivered, etc., at once or without delay. See examples of PROMPT used in a sentence.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishprompt verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Definition of prompt verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   prompt meaning, definition, what is prompt: to make someone decide to do something: Learn more.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishPROMPT | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    PROMPT definition: 1. to cause something: 2. to cause someone to do something: 3. to help someone, often an actor…. Learn more.

11. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishprompt adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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    Definition of prompt adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.