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mentor

noun verb

a wise and trusted guide and advisor

Quick reference

Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
M
Ends with
R
Contains
EN
Scrabble score
8
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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”

In context

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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