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   prompt

   /prɒm(p)t/

   verb

   • 1. (of an event or fact) cause or bring about (an action or feeling): "the violence prompted a wave of refugees to flee the country" Similar give rise tobring aboutcauseoccasionresult inlead toelicitproducebring onengenderinducecall forthevokeprecipitatetriggerspark offprovokeinstigateOpposite deterrestrain
   • ▪ cause someone to take a course of action: "curiosity prompted him to look inside" Similar inducemakemovecausemotivateleaddisposepersuadeinclineencouragestimulateprodimpelspur onurgeinspireprovokeinciteOpposite discourage
   • 2. 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 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 word or symbol on a screen to show that the system is waiting for input.
   • 2. the time limit for the payment of an account, stated on a prompt note.

   adjective

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

   adverb

   • 1. exactly (with reference to a specified time): British "I set off at three-thirty prompt"

   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

   Scrabble Points: 12

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

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

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › promptPrompt Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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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.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › promptPROMPT | definition in the Cambridge English 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 inquiries. Try to be prompt because we'll be very short of time. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples.

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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.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitionprompt verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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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.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › promptPrompt - definition of prompt by The Free Dictionary

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   1. To move to act; spur; incite: A noise prompted the guard to go back and investigate. 2. To give rise to; inspire: The accident prompted a review of school safety policy. 3. To assist with a reminder; remind. 4. To assist (an actor or reciter) by providing the next words of a forgotten passage; cue. n. 1. a. The act of prompting or giving a cue.