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(verb) serve as the inciting cause of; "She prompted me to call my relatives" |
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Synonyms: inspire, instigate |
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Related Words: cause, get, have, induce, make, stimulate |
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(verb) assist (somebody acting or reciting) by suggesting the next words of something forgotten or imperfectly learned |
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Synonyms: cue, remind |
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Related Words: inform |
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(satellite adjective) quick in apprehending or reacting; "a prompt (or ready) response"; "a ready smile" |
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(noun) (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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Synonyms: command prompt |
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Related Words: electronic communication |
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(noun) a cue given to a performer (usually the beginning of the next line to be spoken) |
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Related Words: cue |
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(satellite adjective) characterized by speed and efficiency |
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Synonyms: expeditious, timesaving |
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(satellite adjective) performed with little or no delay; "an immediate reply to my letter"; "prompt obedience"; "was quick to respond"; "a straightaway denial" |
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Synonyms: immediate, quick, straightaway |
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(satellite adjective) according to schedule or without delay; "they were always on time"; "a prompt reply" |
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Synonyms: on time |
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(verb) give an incentive; "This moved me to sacrifice my career" |
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Synonyms: incite, motivate, move, propel |
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Related Words: cause, do, make |
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