prompt

(noun) a cue given to a performer (usually the beginning of the next line to be spoken). Synonyms: prompting. Examples: "The audience could hear his prompting."

(noun) (computer science) a symbol that appears on the computer screen to indicate that the computer is ready to receive a command. Synonyms: command prompt.

(verb) give an incentive for action. Synonyms: motivate, actuate, propel, move, incite. Examples: "This moved me to sacrifice my career."

(verb) serve as the inciting cause of. Synonyms: inspire, instigate. Examples: "She prompted me to call my relatives."

(verb) assist (somebody acting or reciting) by suggesting the next words of something forgotten or imperfectly learned. Synonyms: remind, cue.

(adj) according to schedule or without delay; on time. Examples: "The train is prompt."

(adj) ready and willing or quick to act. Examples: "She is always prompt to help her friends";."

(adj) performed with little or no delay. Synonyms: immediate, quick, straightaway. Examples: "An immediate reply to my letter." "A prompt reply." "Was quick to respond." "A straightaway denial."