PROMPT, adjective [Latin promptus, from promo.] 1. Ready and quick to act as occasion demands. Very discerning and prompt in giving orders. 2. Of a ready disposition; acting with cheerful alacrity; as prompt in obedience or compliance. Tell him I'm prompt to lay my crown at's feet. 3. Quick; ready; not dilatory; applied to things; as, he manifested a prompt obedience; he yielded prompt assistance. When Washington heard the voice of his country in distress, his obedience was prompt 4. Quick; hasty; indicating boldness or forwardness. And you perhaps too prompt in your replies. 5. Ready; present; told down; as prompt payment. 6. Easy; unobstructed. PROMPT, verb transitive To incite; to move or excite to action or exertion; to instigate. Insults prompt anger or revenge; love prompts desire; benevolence prompts men to devote their time and services to spread the gospel. Ambition prompted Alexander to wish for more worlds to conquer. 1. To assist a speaker when at a loss, by pronouncing the words forgotten or next in order, as to prompt an actor; or to assist a learner, by suggesting something forgotten or not understood. 2. To dictate; to suggest to the mind. And whisp'ring angels prompt her golden dreams. 3. To remind. [Not used.]
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