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prompt
adjective as in early, responsive
Strongest matches
efficient, expeditious, immediate, instantaneous, precise, punctual, quick, rapid, speedy, swift, timely
Weak matches
apt, on the ball, on the button, on the dot, on the nose, on time, unhesitating, vigilant, watchful, wide-awake
verb as in incite, cue
Strongest matches
arouse, cause, convince, draw, elicit, help, indicate, induce, inspire, motivate, persuade, propel, provoke, spur, stimulate, suggest, urge
Strong matches
advise, aid, assist, evoke, exhort, get, goad, hint, impel, imply, instigate, jog, mention, move, occasion, prick, prod, propose, refresh, remind, sic
Weak matches
bring up, call forth, egg on, give rise to, help out, talk into, win over
Example Sentences
The end of the pandemic emergency has prompted most states to start paring their Medicaid rolls, throwing millions off the program who are still eligible but don’t know it.
Dr. Naim “purported to attribute to his opinions to the medical literature,” but was unable to provide any citations when prompted, the letter said.
But the sense of disorder created by open drug use and street camping has prompted an increasing number of cities to crack down on homeless people with more laws that allow removing and arresting them.
It prompted criticism from a House of Lords committee, which said the change was being introduced "at a pace that does not permit appropriate scrutiny".
Avon and Somerset Police said the charge comes after they began reviewing the case in 2023, prompting further forensic examination of some items.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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