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    mentor
    /ˈmɛntɔː/

    noun

    verb

    • 1. advise or train (someone, especially a younger colleague): "both trainees were expertly mentored by a site supervisor"

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  2. to help and give advice to a younger or less experienced person, especially in a job or at school. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.

  3. noun. men· tor ˈmen-ˌtȯr. -tər. Synonyms of mentor. 1. capitalized : a friend of Odysseus entrusted with the education of Odysseus' son Telemachus. 2. a. : a trusted counselor or guide. a mentor who, because he is detached and disinterested, can hold up a mirror to us P. W. Keve. b. : tutor, coach. The student sought a mentor in chemistry. mentor.

  4. noun. a wise and trusted counselor or teacher. Synonyms: preceptor, guide, master, adviser. 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.

  5. To mentor someone means to give them help and advice over a period of time, especially help and advice related to their job.

  6. to help and give advice to a younger or less experienced person, especially in a job or at school. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.

  7. Mentoring is a powerful practice that can be invaluable for academic, professional, and personal development. But not all mentoring relationships work, and in those situations where it’s not working, it can be frustrating or feel like it’s not worth it. So what does it take to create a good mentoring relationship?

  8. the activity of giving a younger or less experienced person help and advice over a period of time, especially at work or school: The organization provides mentorship and support for psychology trainees. These mentorships have been crucial to the success of the company. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Giving advice. advice columnist.

  9. A mentor is a person who trains and guides someone, like the second-grade English teacher who saw the spark of creativity in your writing and encouraged you to become a professional author.

  10. an experienced person in a company, university, etc. who trains and advises new employees or students. Regular meetings between mentor and trainee help guide young engineers through their early years. The company runs a mentor programme.

  11. Feb 21, 2024 · Mentorship can help you accelerate your career and unleash your potential, but what is a mentor? And what does a mentor do? Learn more.