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'prompt' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'prompt' with 11 example sentences.


prompt adjective

: according to schedule or without delay; on time

: ready and willing or quick to act

: performed with little or no delay

prompt noun

: a cue given to a performer (usually the beginning of the next line to be spoken)

: (computer science) a symbol that appears on the computer screen to indicate that the computer is ready to receive a command

prompt verb

: give an incentive for action

: serve as the inciting cause of

: assist (somebody acting or reciting) by suggesting the next words of something forgotten or imperfectly learned


  • Thank you for your prompt reply.
  • His curiosity prompted him to ask questions.
  • He pressed me for a prompt reply.
  • Prompt payment will be appreciated.
  • His prompt action prevented an epidemic.
  • I was wondering what prompted that decision.
  • Your prompt reply is urgently required.
  • Prompt action prevents trouble in the future.
  • Conflicting reports prompted the director to reconsider her position.
  • Choose one of the following writing prompts.
  • What prompted you to move out?
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