instigate vs prompt
prompt vs instigateinstigate is not a noun while prompt is a noun.
instigate is not an adjective while prompt is an adjective.
instigate and prompt both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| instigate | No | No | Yes | No |
| prompt | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
As verbs,
instigate and prompt
are synonyms defined as:
- instigate and prompt: serve as the inciting cause of
Other synonyms of instigate include
inspire.
| instigate (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 |
| instigate (adjective) | prompt (adjective) |
|---|---|
| performed with little or no delay | |
| according to schedule or without delay; on time | |
| ready and willing or quick to act |
| instigate (verb) | prompt (verb) |
|---|---|
| provoke or stir up | serve as the inciting cause of |
| serve as the inciting cause of | assist (somebody acting or reciting) by suggesting the next words of something forgotten or imperfectly learned |
| give an incentive for action |
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