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noun

Definition of mentornext
as in adviser

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verb

as in to guide
to give advice and instruction to (someone) regarding the course or process to be followed we're looking for volunteers to mentor students in the theater arts

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Recent Examples of mentor
Noun
Hopefully there was one mentor who did the same thing—someone whose influence quietly changed your direction. — Kent Merrell, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 His next album, SKALA, named after his family dog, featured a guest verse from grime legend D Double E, a key cosign and mentor who still texts Songer well wishes on Christmas morning. — Sam Davies, Rolling Stone, 20 July 2026
Verb
LaunchPad delivers mentoring and career development, real-world work experience and access to high-profile companies and executives, along with placement programs encompassing experiential learning sessions, interview training and internships. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2026 He’s mentored by Rusty Greer, a nine-year pro with the Rangers. — Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 11 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for mentor
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mentor
  1. adviser
  2. guide
  3. teacher
  4. coach
  5. counselor
Noun
  • Gas prices are not expected to decline anytime soon, according to Tom Kloza, an independent oil analyst and advisor to Gulf Oil.
    — Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
  • But Biden and his advisers remembered previous diplomatic and political tangles with Israel over Gaza.
    — David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 20 July 2026
Definition of adviser
Verb
  • On Joseph’s team, Aaron says the Gullah Geechee people and their deftness with indigo dye are guiding the designers’ shades of blue.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 24 July 2026
  • OpenAI has said its ChatGPT program is trained to recognize signs of emotional distress, de-escalate situations, and guide users to real-life support.
    — Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 23 July 2026
Definition of guide
Noun
  • Presley told the Board of Managers that over the last few months, the district has hired 142 uncertified teachers.
    — Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026
  • For fans, watching players who are college students, doctors, teachers and company workers is part of the appeal – and a contrast with the Chinese Super League.
    — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
Definition of teacher
Verb
  • Carrick played alongside Rashford and coached him under Jose Mourinho and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
    — Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • The fan affinity for the Georgia Bulldogs’ Kirby Smart and Georgia Tech’s Brent Key runs deeper than their success coaching the state’s leading college football programs.
    — Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of coach
Noun
  • The counselor at the helm of the Hobie stood up and tried to alert the tug crew before impact, prosecutors say.
    — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026
  • But God also gives us physicians, counselors, medications, caring teachers, parents and trusted friends.
    — Geri McGinn Kerger, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026
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“Mentor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mentor. Accessed 28 Jul. 2026.

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