Prompt Synonyms and Antonyms

prŏmpt
Occurring, acting, or performed exactly at the time appointed
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. punctual
  2. quick
  3. timely
  4. immediate
  5. ready
  6. celeritous
  7. expeditious
  8. instanteous
  9. mercurial
  10. telegraphic
  11. straightaway
Antonyms:
  1. late
  2. slow
  3. discourage
  4. tardy
  5. negligent
To instigate
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. excite
  2. incite
  3. motivate
  4. inspire
  5. provoke
  6. move
  7. goad
  8. actuate
  9. prod
  10. propel
  11. instigate
  12. spur
  13. urge
  14. arouse
  15. egg on
  16. foment
  17. galvanize
  18. impel
  19. active
  20. inflame
  21. alert
  22. animate
  23. assist
  24. cue
  25. encourage
  26. fast
  27. pique
  28. forward
  29. prick
  30. hint
  31. induce
  32. instantaneous
  33. set off
  34. needle
  35. nudge
  36. stimulate
  37. on-time
  38. touch off
  39. trigger
  40. punctual
  41. work up
  42. quick
  43. ready
  44. remind
  45. reminder
  46. responsive
  47. swift
  48. timely
Antonyms:
  1. stop
  2. halt
  3. prevent
To suggest
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. bring up
  2. indicate
  3. imply
To help
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. aid
  2. assist
  3. remind
  4. advise
  5. cue
(computer science) a symbol that appears on the computer screen to indicate that the computer is ready to receive a command
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. alacrity
  2. celerity
  3. prompting
  4. command prompt
  5. expedition
  6. promptitude
  7. promptness
  8. punctuality
  9. speed

Words Related to Prompt

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Prompt Sentence Examples

  • Alice Burton tearfully thanked the authorities for their prompt action.

  • Just prompt them once in awhile.

  • It is better to be prompt and organized than to be remiss.

  • Dean was sur­prised by the FBI's prompt response to what he'd described to Winston as an unimportant matter.

  • The result is prompt, safe and painless.

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