prompt — to cause or encourage someone to take action or say something
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to cause or encourage someone to take action or say something
Pronunciation (IPA): /prɑːmpt/
Example Sentences
- The smell of pizza prompted my stomach to growl louder than a motorcycle.
- Her prompt arrival surprised everyone who knew her habit of being fashionably late.
- The company's prompt customer service resolved the issue within 24 hours.
prompt
VERB[/prɑːmpt/]
to cause or encourage someone to take action or say something
The loud alarm caused a prompt reaction and woke him instantly.
The chef gave a prompt reply and started cooking immediately. (PRO + MPT (MOVE PROMPTLY TODAY!) → a pro moves right away)
"A good prompt is not abrupt — it helps AI erupt!"
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'promptus,' the past participle of 'promere' meaning 'to bring forth' or 'produce,' derived from 'pro-' (forward) and 'merere' (to bring or take).
Breakdown
pro- (forward) + -mpt (from merere: bring/take) = prompt (to bring forward/encourage action)
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📝Examples
“The smell of pizza prompted my stomach to growl louder than a motorcycle.”
“Her prompt arrival surprised everyone who knew her habit of being fashionably late.”
“The company's prompt customer service resolved the issue within 24 hours.”
“The teacher's praise prompted the shy student to participate more actively in class.”
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