1. One who, or that which, prompts; one who admonishes or incites to action. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. One who reminds another, as an actor or an orator, of the words to be spoken next; specifically, one employed for this purpose in a theater. [ 1913 Webster ]
[即, jíㄐㄧˊ] namely; that is; i.e.; prompt; at once; at present; even if; prompted (by the occasion); to approach; to come into contact; to assume (office); to draw near#477