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prompt
adjective as in early, responsive
Strongest matches
efficient, expeditious, immediate, instantaneous, precise, punctual, quick, rapid, speedy, swift, timely
Weak matches
apt, on the ball, on the button, on the dot, on the nose, on time, unhesitating, vigilant, watchful, wide-awake
verb as in incite, cue
Strongest matches
arouse, cause, convince, draw, elicit, help, indicate, induce, inspire, motivate, persuade, propel, provoke, spur, stimulate, suggest, urge
Strong matches
advise, aid, assist, evoke, exhort, get, goad, hint, impel, imply, instigate, jog, mention, move, occasion, prick, prod, propose, refresh, remind, sic
Weak matches
bring up, call forth, egg on, give rise to, help out, talk into, win over
Example Sentences
Such figures prompted the country's minister for health and medical services to declare an HIV outbreak in January.
The violence erupted when Druze militias clashed with Sunni Bedouin tribes, which prompted the government to send its forces to intervene.
That prompted McInnes to hail his side's mentality, but a rejuvenated Halkett has epitomised Hearts' character during their unbeaten league start after enduring injury trouble in the past couple of seasons.
Demonstrators then marched on the presidential palace and tried to enter the compound, prompting riot police to fire pepper spray.
This saw the south Wales valleys' numerous coal mines close for two weeks in the summer, prompting families to head to the coast for their annual holiday.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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