· a cue given to a performer (usually the beginning of the next line to be spoken); "the audience could hear his prompting"

Synonym(s): prompting

Hypernym(s): cue

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

Synonym(s): command_prompt

Hypernym(s): electronic_communication

· give an incentive for action; "This moved me to sacrifice my career"

Synonym(s): motivate, actuate, propel, move, incite

Hypernym(s): cause, do, make

· serve as the inciting cause of; "She prompted me to call my relatives"

Synonym(s): inspire, instigate

Hypernym(s): induce, stimulate, cause, have, get, make

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

Synonym(s): remind, cue

Hypernym(s): inform

· according to schedule or without delay; on time; "the train is prompt"

· ready and willing or quick to act; "she is always prompt to help her friends"

· performed with little or no delay; "an immediate reply to my letter"; "a prompt reply"; "was quick to respond"; "a straightaway denial"

Synonym(s): immediate, quick, straightaway