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Definitions

prompt

[prompt] / prɒmpt /
ADJECTIVE
early, responsive
Synonyms
STRONGEST
efficient expeditious immediate instantaneous precise punctual quick rapid speedy swift timely
STRONG
alert brisk eager instant ready smart willing
WEAK
apt on the ball on the button on the dot on the nose on time unhesitating vigilant watchful wide-awake
Antonyms
STRONGEST
delayed late later slow sluggish tardy
STRONG
apathetic lethargic unprepared unwilling
WEAK
negligent
NOUN
hint
Synonyms
STRONG
cue help jog jolt mnemonic prod reminder spur stimulus twit
Antonyms
STRONG
hindrance
VERB
incite, cue
Synonyms
STRONGEST
arouse cause convince draw elicit help indicate induce inspire motivate persuade propel provoke spur stimulate suggest urge
STRONG
advise aid assist evoke exhort get goad hint impel imply instigate jog mention move occasion prick prod propose refresh remind sic
WEAK
bring up call forth egg on give rise to help out talk into win over
Antonyms
STRONGEST
calm depress discourage dissuade halt hide hinder keep prevent repress stop
STRONG
hurt suppress

Example Sentences

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The company said its set of initial ideas - chiefly aimed at the US - aimed to prompt discussions about action needed as AI systems become more capable.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Berklee College of Music professor Joe Bennett noted that a sampling of AI singers suggests that the words used to "prompt" AI songs were "not particularly detailed."

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Investor fears about artificial intelligence threats to software companies have helped prompt record withdrawals from private-credit funds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Investors’ concerns about the industry’s software exposure helped prompt record withdrawals from private-credit funds in the first quarter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

I did not want to look at Amaka, did not want to see her scowl, did not want to prompt her to say something else to me, because I knew I could not keep up.

From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie