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prompt vs actuate

actuate vs prompt

prompt is a noun but actuate is not a noun.

prompt is an adjective but actuate is not an adjective.

prompt and actuate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
prompt Yes Yes Yes No
actuate No No Yes No
As verbs, prompt and actuate are synonyms defined as:
  • prompt and actuate: give an incentive for action
Other synonyms of prompt include incite, motivate, move, propel.
prompt (noun) actuate (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
prompt (adjective) actuate (adjective)
performed with little or no delay
according to schedule or without delay; on time
ready and willing or quick to act
prompt (verb) actuate (verb)
serve as the inciting cause of put in motion or move to act
assist (somebody acting or reciting) by suggesting the next words of something forgotten or imperfectly learned give an incentive for action
give an incentive for action
Difference between prompt and actuate

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