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1. (noun) prompt, prompting
a cue given to a performer (usually the beginning of the next line to be spoken)
Synonyms: command prompt, prompting, suggestion, prompt
Antonyms: unready, unpunctual, slow

2. (adj) prompt, command prompt
(computer science) a symbol that appears on the computer screen to indicate that the computer is ready to receive a command
Synonyms: command prompt, prompting, prompt
Antonyms: unpunctual, unready, slow

3. (adj) prompt
according to schedule or without delay; on time
Synonyms: immediate, quick, straightaway
Antonyms: unpunctual, slow, unready

4. (adj) prompt
ready and willing or quick to act
Synonyms: immediate, quick, straightaway
Antonyms: unpunctual, slow, unready

5. (verb) immediate, prompt, quick, straightaway
performed with little or no delay
Synonyms: immediate, straightaway, warm, fast, prompt, spry, speedy, ready, agile, nimble, quick, flying, contiguous
Antonyms: unpunctual, slow, unready

6. (verb) motivate, actuate, propel, move, prompt, incite
give an incentive for action
Synonyms: spark off, incite, remind, act, trip, motivate, spark, run, propel, impress, strike, impel, instigate, trigger off, move, displace, make a motion, trigger, inspire, prod, proceed, affect, be active, set off, go, prompt, activate, locomote, touch off, cue, travel, egg on, actuate, stir up
Antonyms: slow, unready, unpunctual

7. (verb) prompt, inspire, instigate
serve as the inciting cause of
Synonyms: enliven, actuate, cue, invigorate, instigate, inhale, prompt, urge, move, exhort, propel, motivate, barrack, remind, exalt, stir up, breathe in, revolutionise, revolutionize, pep up, urge on, animate, incite, inspire, root on, set off, cheer
Antonyms: unpunctual, slow, unready

8. (verb) prompt, remind, cue
assist (somebody acting or reciting) by suggesting the next words of something forgotten or imperfectly learned
Synonyms: inspire, move, actuate, propel, prompt, motivate, instigate, incite, remind, cue
Antonyms: unready, slow, unpunctual

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Antonyms of 'prompt'

English Synonyms and Antonyms

1. prompt
Active refers to both quickness and constancy of action; in the former sense it is allied with agile, alert, brisk, etc.; in the latter, with busy, diligent, industrious. The active l
Synonyms: active, agile, energetic, officious, sprightly, alert, expeditious, prompt, spry, brisk, industrious, quick, supple, bustling, lively, ready, vigorous, busy, mobile, restless, wide awake, diligent, nimble
Antonyms: dull, inactive, lazy, slow, heavy, indolent, quiescent, sluggish, idle, inert, quiet, stupid

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