'prompt' in a sentence
Learn how to use 'prompt' with 11 example sentences.
- prompt adjective
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: according to schedule or without delay; on time
: ready and willing or quick to act
: performed with little or no delay
- prompt noun
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: 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
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: 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?