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Mentor
1[men-ter]
noun
a town in NE Ohio.
Mentor
2[men-tawr, -ter]
noun
(in theOdyssey ) a loyal adviser of Odysseus entrusted with the care and education of Telemachus.
mentor
3[men-tawr, -ter]
noun
a wise and trusted counselor or teacher.
Synonyms: , , ,an influential senior sponsor or supporter.
verb (used without object)
to act as a mentor.
She spent years mentoring to junior employees.
verb (used with object)
to act as a mentor to.
The brash young executive did not wish to be mentored by anyone.
mentor
1/ ˈɛԳɔː /
noun
a wise or trusted adviser or guide
verb
to act as a mentor to (someone); train
Mentor
2/ ˈɛԳɔː /
noun
the friend whom Odysseus put in charge of his household when he left for Troy. He was the adviser of the young Telemachus
Other 51Թ Forms
- mentorship noun
- ˈٴǰ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of Mentor1
Example Sentences
“It was a joy to see her develop not only as a great player but as a mentor to younger players,” Miklos said.
You had a family that you were able to form, and you could mentor writers.
I just lost my best friend and mentor.
Foodies in Chicago know the story: Carter’s mentor, Homaro Cantu, hailed by The Guardian as “the most inventive chef in history,” inspired this iconic dish.
High-profile athletes have spoken about their decision to freeze their eggs, including England cricket captain Nat Sciver-Brunt and former England netballer Geva Mentor.
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When To Use
A mentor is the main person you rely on to give you advice and guidance, especially in your career.Mentor can also be used as a verb meaning to act as a mentor, as in I mentor two of my students. If you have a mentor, you are the mentee.Example: It feels strange to me that I’m now more famous than my mentor—I wouldn’t be where I am without her.
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