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mentor

noun verb

A wise and trusted guide and advisor

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
M
Ends with
R
Contains
EN
Scrabble score
8
CEFR level
B2

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈmɛn.tɔː

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Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. A wise and trusted guide and advisor

verb

  1. Serve as a teacher or trusted counselor

    “The famous professor mentored him during his years in graduate school”

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Example Sentences

The famous professor mentored him during his years in graduate school
She is a fine lecturer but she doesn't like mentoring

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