give a prompt reply

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• reply — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun ADJECTIVE ▪ brief, monosyllabic (esp. BrE) ▪ blunt, curt, short, terse ▪ His reply was short and to the point …   Collocations dictionary

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• prompt — /prɒmpt/ adjective rapid or done immediately ● We got very prompt service at the complaints desk. ● Thank you for your prompt reply to my letter. ♦ prompt payment payment made rapidly ♦ prompt supplier a supplier who delivers orders rapidly ■… …   Marketing dictionary in english

• prompt — 1. verb 1) curiosity prompted him to look Syn: induce, make, move, motivate, lead, dispose, persuade, incline, encourage, stimulate, prod, impel, spur on, inspire Ant …   Thesaurus of popular words

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• thanking someone — You thank someone when they have just done something for you or given you something. You say Thank you or, more casually, Thanks . I ll take over here. Thank you. Don t worry, Caroline. I ve given you a marvellous reference. Thank you, Mr Dillon …   Useful english dictionary

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