Prompt ( verb , adjective , noun )

(As a verb)

Prompt ( verb )

1. To cause or motivate (someone) to do something.
2. To remind or encourage (someone) to do something.
3. To cause or bring about (an event or action).

Origin:

From latin promptus meaning "ready, prepared".

Examples:

1. His kind words prompted her to do something good.
2. The teacher prompted the student to answer the question.
3. The crisis prompted the government to take action.
4. The accident prompted the company to review its safety procedures.
5. The sound of the alarm clock prompted him to wake up.

(As an adjective)

Prompt ( adjective )

1. To cause or motivate (someone) to do something.
2. To remind or encourage (someone) to do something.
3. To cause or bring about (an event or action).

Origin:

From latin promptus meaning "ready, prepared".

Examples:

1. His kind words prompted her to do something good.
2. The teacher prompted the student to answer the question.
3. The crisis prompted the government to take action.
4. The accident prompted the company to review its safety procedures.
5. The sound of the alarm clock prompted him to wake up.

(As a noun)

Prompt ( noun )

1. To cause or motivate (someone) to do something.
2. To remind or encourage (someone) to do something.
3. To cause or bring about (an event or action).

Origin:

From latin promptus meaning "ready, prepared".

Examples:

1. His kind words prompted her to do something good.
2. The teacher prompted the student to answer the question.
3. The crisis prompted the government to take action.
4. The accident prompted the company to review its safety procedures.
5. The sound of the alarm clock prompted him to wake up.