Meaning : A cue given to a performer (usually the beginning of the next line to be spoken).

Example : The audience could hear his prompting.

Synonyms : prompting

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

Synonyms : command prompt

Meaning : Give an incentive for action.

Example : This moved me to sacrifice my career.

Synonyms : actuate, incite, motivate, move, propel

Meaning : Serve as the inciting cause of.

Example : She prompted me to call my relatives.

Synonyms : inspire, instigate

Meaning : Assist (somebody acting or reciting) by suggesting the next words of something forgotten or imperfectly learned.

Synonyms : cue, remind

Meaning : According to schedule or without delay. On time.

Example : The train is prompt.

Meaning : Ready and willing or quick to act.

Example : She is always prompt to help her friends.

Meaning : Performed with little or no delay.

Example : An immediate reply to my letter.
A prompt reply.
Was quick to respond.
A straightaway denial.

Synonyms : immediate, quick, straightaway