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actuate vs prompt

prompt vs actuate

actuate is not a noun while prompt is a noun.

actuate is not an adjective while prompt is an adjective.

actuate and prompt both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
actuate No No Yes No
prompt Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, actuate and prompt are synonyms defined as:
  • actuate and prompt: give an incentive for action
Other synonyms of actuate include incite, motivate, move, propel.
actuate (noun) prompt (noun)
a cue given to a performer (usually the beginning of the next line to be spoken)
(computer science) a symbol that appears on the computer screen to indicate that the computer is ready to receive a command
actuate (adjective) prompt (adjective)
performed with little or no delay
according to schedule or without delay; on time
ready and willing or quick to act
actuate (verb) prompt (verb)
put in motion or move to act serve as the inciting cause of
give an incentive for action assist (somebody acting or reciting) by suggesting the next words of something forgotten or imperfectly learned
give an incentive for action
Difference between actuate and prompt

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