prompt
Pronunciation: [prɒmpt]
Word
Context: "action"
(verb) to encourage someone to do something or to make them remember to do it. It's like when a teacher helps you remember to do your homework or when a friend reminds you to call someone.
Example
She prompted him to share his thoughts during the meeting.
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He didn't prompt her to speak, so she stayed quiet.
Example
What can I say to prompt you to start working on your project?
Context: "action"
(noun) a suggestion or cue that helps someone to do something. It could be a word, a sign, or anything that reminds a person to act. For example, if a teacher gives a student a hint, that hint is a prompt to help them think of the answer.
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The teacher gave a prompt to help the students answer the question.
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Without a prompt, he struggled to remember the right answer.
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Can you give me a prompt to help start my story?
Context: "timeliness"
(adjective) doing something quickly or without delay. For example, if you ask someone to be prompt, you want them to be on time or to hurry up.
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She was prompt in delivering her report, arriving right on time.
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His late arrival was not prompt at all.
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Are you going to be prompt for the meeting tomorrow?
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