About The Word Promt
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What's The Definition Of Promt?Synonyms | Synonyms for Promt: Related Terms | Find terms related to Promt: See Also | Promt In Webster's Dictionary \Promt\ (?; 215), a. [Compar. {Prompter}; superl.
{Promptest}.] [F. prompt, L. promptus, properly, brought
forth (to light or view), hence, visible, evident, at hand,
ready, quick, -- p. p. of promere to take or bring forth; pro
forth + emere to take. See {Redeem}. ]
1. Ready and quick to act as occasion demands; meeting
requirements readily; not slow, dilatory, or hesitating in
decision or action; responding on the instant; immediate;
as, prompt in obedience or compliance; -- said of persons.
Very discerning and prompt in giving orders.
--Clarendon.
Tell him I am prompt To lay my crown at's feet.
--Shak.
Any you, perhaps, too prompt in your replies.
--Dryden.
2. Done or rendered quickly, readily, or immediately; given
without delay or hesitation; -- said of conduct; as,
prompt assistance.
When Washington heard the voice of his country in
distress, his obedience was prompt. --Ames.
3. Easy; unobstructed. [Obs.]
The reception of the light into the body of the
building was very prompt. --Sir H.
Wotton.
Syn: Ready; expeditious; quick; agile; alert; brisk; nimble.
Usage: {Prompt}, {Ready}, {Expeditious}. One who is ready is
prepared to act at the moment. One who is prompt acts
at the moment. One who is expeditious carries through
an undertaking with constant promptness.
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