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Promt \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.