Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
prompt
verb, adjective, noun
/prÉ’mpt/
Definition
To encourage someone to take action or to provide a cue for a response.
Examples
- Verb: The teacher prompted the students to think critically about the story.
- Noun: The actor’s prompt helped the forgetful performer deliver the lines perfectly.
- Adjective: She received prompt assistance when she called for help.
Meaning
Prompt can refer to the action of urging someone to say or do something, or it can relate to a signal that initiates a particular response.
Synonyms
- encourage
- coax
- instigate
- signal
- stimulate
