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- Dictionarymentor/ˈmɛntɔː/
noun
- 1. an experienced and trusted adviser: "he was her friend and mentor until his death" Similar
verb
- 1. advise or train (someone, especially a younger colleague): "both trainees were expertly mentored by a site supervisor"
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MENTOR definition: 1. a person who gives a younger or less experienced person help and advice over a period of time…. Learn more.
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.
To mentor someone means to give them help and advice over a period of time, especially help and advice related to their job.
the activity of supporting and advising someone with less experience to help them develop in their work: We train people through one-on-one mentoring. Mentoring programs are a way to increase the company's competitive advantage. (Definition of mentoring from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
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 ...
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.
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.
Definition of mentor noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
: to teach or give advice or guidance to (someone, such as a less experienced person or a child): to act as a mentor for (someone) The young intern was mentored by the country's top heart surgeon. Our program focuses on mentoring teenagers.
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.
