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prompt vs instigate

instigate vs prompt

prompt is a noun but instigate is not a noun.

prompt is an adjective but instigate is not an adjective.

prompt and instigate both are verbs.

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

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