prompt

Meanings

• a cue given to a performer (usually the beginning of the next line to be spoken)
  • "the audience could hear his prompting"
• (computer science) a symbol that appears on the computer screen to indicate that the computer is ready to receive a command
• give an incentive for action
• 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
• 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
  • "a prompt reply"

Synonyms

actuate, command prompt, cue, immediate, incite, inspire, instigate, motivate, move, prompting, propel, quick, remind, straightaway