tutor

²tutor

verb

Definition of TUTOR

transitive verb

1

: to have the guardianship, tutelage, or care of

2

: to teach or guide usually individually in a special subject or for a particular purpose : coach

intransitive verb

1

: to do the work of a tutor

2

: to receive instruction especially privately

Examples of TUTOR

1. She earned extra money tutoring in the evening.
2. <bought a video series designed to tutor a person in the fine art of decorating cakes>

First Known Use of TUTOR

1592

Related to TUTOR

Synonyms: educate, indoctrinate, instruct, lesson, school, train, teach

Related Words: coach, mentor; drill, fit, ground, habilitate, prepare, prime, qualify; direct, guide, lead, rear; catechize, lecture, moralize, preach; implant, inculcate, instill (also instil); homeschool; edify, enlighten; brief, familiarize, impart (to), inform, verse; initiate, introduce, show; reeducate, reschool, reteach, retrain

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Rhymes with TUTOR

neuter, fluter, looter, pewter, rooter, tooter