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prompt

/ prompt /
noun/verb

Definitions & Examples

noun Sense 1
(computer science) a symbol that appears on the computer screen to indicate that the computer is ready to receive a command
Type of:
electronic communication
Domain:
computer science computing
noun Sense 2
a cue given to a performer (usually the beginning of the next line to be spoken)
"the audience could hear his prompting"
Type of:
cue
Derived:
remind cue
verb Sense 3
serve as the inciting cause of
"She prompted me to call my relatives"
Type of:
induce stimulate cause
Derived:
abetment instigation fomentation instigator initiator
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s VERB-ing
verb Sense 4
assist (somebody acting or reciting) by suggesting the next words of something forgotten or imperfectly learned
Type of:
inform
Derived:
cue prompting prompter theater prompter autocue
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s something with something
Somebody ----s on something
adjective satellite Sense 5
quick in apprehending or reacting
"a prompt (or ready) response"
"a prompt smile"
Similar:
ready
adjective satellite Sense 6
characterized by speed and efficiency
Similar:
efficient
adjective satellite Sense 7
performed with little or no delay
"an immediate reply to my letter"
"prompt obedience"
"was quick to respond"
"a straightaway denial"
Similar:
fast
adjective satellite Sense 8
according to schedule or without delay
"they were always on time"
"a prompt reply"
Similar:
punctual
verb Sense 9
give an incentive for action
"This moved me to sacrifice my career"
Type of:
cause do make
Derived:
provocation incitement incitation propulsion actuation
Verb group:
affect impress move strike
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
Somebody ----s something with something
Somebody ----s on something
Somebody ----s somebody PP
Somebody ----s VERB-ing
Semantic Complexity
100%
Sense Count
9
Total Synonyms
4
Total Relationships
34
Times Searched
3
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Related Words

electronic communication cue induce stimulate cause inform ready efficient fast punctual do make