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prompt

[prompt] / prɒmpt /
ADJECTIVE
early, responsive
Synonyms
STRONGEST
efficient expeditious immediate instantaneous precise punctual quick rapid speedy swift timely
STRONG
alert brisk eager instant ready smart willing
WEAK
apt on the ball on the button on the dot on the nose on time unhesitating vigilant watchful wide-awake
Antonyms
STRONGEST
delayed late later slow sluggish tardy
STRONG
apathetic lethargic unprepared unwilling
WEAK
negligent
NOUN
hint
Synonyms
STRONG
cue help jog jolt mnemonic prod reminder spur stimulus twit
Antonyms
STRONG
hindrance
VERB
incite, cue
Synonyms
STRONGEST
arouse cause convince draw elicit help indicate induce inspire motivate persuade propel provoke spur stimulate suggest urge
STRONG
advise aid assist evoke exhort get goad hint impel imply instigate jog mention move occasion prick prod propose refresh remind sic
WEAK
bring up call forth egg on give rise to help out talk into win over
Antonyms
STRONGEST
calm depress discourage dissuade halt hide hinder keep prevent repress stop
STRONG
hurt suppress

Example Sentences

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The chip sector’s rapid gains prompt “bubble watch” comparisons, though one analyst forecasts $3 trillion in AI spending.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

Instead, I vacillated between forgetting all about cancer some days and feeling like death was imminent others, and it was hard to predict what would prompt either extreme.

From Slate • May 6, 2026

These experiences may also prompt the adaptive immune system, which helps the body recognize and respond to outside threats.

From Science Daily • May 4, 2026

Start with a prompt asking for a dummy version.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

I hope they prompt you to do something, to tell someone.

From "Between Shades of Gray" by Ruta Sepetys

Vocabulary lists containing prompt

Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List

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Essential English Vocabulary, List 1

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"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 20–25

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