Top synonyms for “prompt”: actuate, command prompt, cue, immediate, incite, inspire, instigate, motivate, and 10 more below.
Definitions
- (noun)(computer science) a symbol that appears on the computer screen to indicate that the computer is ready to receive a command
- (noun)a cue given to a performer (usually the beginning of the next line to be spoken)“the audience could hear his prompting”
- (verb)serve as the inciting cause of“She prompted me to call my relatives”
- (verb)assist (somebody acting or reciting) by suggesting the next words of something forgotten or imperfectly learned
- (verb)give an incentive for action“This moved me to sacrifice my career”
- (adjective)performed with little or no delay“an immediate reply to my letter”
- (adjective)according to schedule or without delay; on time“the train is prompt”
- (adjective)ready and willing or quick to act“she is always prompt to help her friends”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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Common synonyms for "prompt" include actuate, command prompt, cue, immediate, incite, inspire. Our thesaurus lists 18 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What does "prompt" mean?
(computer science) a symbol that appears on the computer screen to indicate that the computer is ready to receive a command
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