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Another word for prompt

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Adjective

  1. Occurring, acting, or performed exactly at the time appointed

    Idioms:
    See also:

    time

Verb

  1. To stir to action or feeling

    See also:

    excite

    cause

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Another word for prompt

Modifier
  1. See also:

    quick

    ready

    punctual

    immediate

Verb

  1. To instigate

    See also:

    urge

    incite

  2. To suggest

    See also:

    propose

    mention

    hint

  3. To help

    See also:

    help

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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 treatment is the prompt use of emetics, or the stomach should be washed out, and large doses of sodium or magnesium sulphate given in order to form an insoluble sulphate.

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