Synonyms for prompt

Noun

1. prompt, prompting, cue

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

2. prompt, command prompt, electronic communication

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

Verb

1. motivate, actuate, propel, move, prompt, incite, cause, do, make

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

2. prompt, inspire, instigate, induce, stimulate, cause, have, get, make

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

3. prompt, remind, cue, inform

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

Adjective

1. on time, prompt, punctual (vs. unpunctual)

usage: according to schedule or without delay; "they were always on time"; "a prompt reply"

2. expeditious, prompt, timesaving, efficient (vs. inefficient)

usage: characterized by speed and efficiency

3. prompt, ready (vs. unready)

usage: quick in apprehending or reacting; "a prompt (or ready) response"; "a prompt smile"

4. immediate, prompt, quick, straightaway, fast (vs. slow)

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