prompt

  1. Adjective.  (archaic) Ready, willing (to act).
  2. Adjective.  Quick, acting without delay.
  3. Adjective.  On time, punctual.
  4. Noun.  Something that indicates when or where a response is appropriate.
  5. Noun.  (context, writing) A suggestion for inspiration given to an author.
  6. Verb.  To lead someone toward what they should say or do.
  7. Verb.  (theater, and) - to show or tell an actor/person the words they should be saying, or actions they should be doing.

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