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prompt

Pronunciation: [prɒmpt]

Word

Learn how to use prompt in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

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.

Example

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?

How to pronounce prompt

Pronunciation: [prɒmpt]

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