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(adj) immediate, quick, straightaway
performed with little or no delay
an immediate reply to my letter; a prompt reply; was quick to respond; a straightaway denial
(noun) command prompt
(computer science) a symbol that appears on the computer screen to indicate that the computer is ready to receive a command
(noun) prompting
a cue given to a performer (usually the beginning of the next line to be spoken)
the audience could hear his prompting
serve as the inciting cause of
She prompted me to call my relatives
assist (somebody acting or reciting) by suggesting the next words of something forgotten or imperfectly learned
(verb) propel, incite, motivate, move, actuate
give an incentive for action
This moved me to sacrifice my career