Definition of mentor
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:a friend of Odysseus entrusted with the education of Odysseus' son Telemachus
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Examples of mentor in a Sentence
After college, her professor became her close friend and mentor.
He needed a mentor to teach him about the world of politics.
We volunteer as mentors to disadvantaged children.
young boys in need of mentors
Recent Examples of mentor from the Web
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In the meantime, Flynn persuaded the conservative Bradley Foundation to hire one of his mentors to evaluate the department's actions in the wake of the shooting.
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Howard students are not simply academically advanced, political activists, leaders, and mentors.
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The win came a week after Staninger's high school coach and mentor, Claude Jackson, died.
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When the season ends, so will Arroyo’s role as tag-along mentor.
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Nicholas Hoult (with a fairly convincing accent) plays the controversial literary icon, and Kevin Spacey portrays his mentor Whit Burnett.
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The rest mentor pupils in character traits such as curiosity and self-awareness.
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Getty I am saddened and shocked to learn today of the sudden and accidental death of Évelyne Prouvost, an icon in our industry, the founder of the modern-day Marie Claire, and a great friend and mentor of mine.
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Initial friendliness typically encourages the victim to let down their guard and think of the perpetrator as a mentor, benefactor, romantic interest, or friend.
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Did You Know?
We acquired "mentor" from the literature of ancient Greece. In Homer's epic The Odyssey, Odysseus was away from home fighting and journeying for 20 years. During that time, Telemachus, the son he left as a babe in arms, grew up under the supervision of Mentor, an old and trusted friend. When the goddess Athena decided it was time to complete the education of young Telemachus, she visited him disguised as Mentor and they set out together to learn about his father. Today, we use the word mentor for anyone who is a positive, guiding influence in another (usually younger) person's life.
Origin and Etymology of mentor
Other Literature Terms
Definition of mentor
transitive verb
:to serve as a mentor for :tutor
Examples of mentor in a Sentence
The young intern was mentored by the country's top heart surgeon.
Our program focuses on mentoring teenagers.
Recent Examples of mentor from the Web
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Lawson has also mentored hundreds of pastors through a 24-month, on-site training process called 24 to Double.
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In my experience, the alt-weekly world famously recruited and mentored scrappy people like me, or like, say, David Carr, and there are few mechanisms left that are predisposed to bring that class of people into this world.
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Throughout the competition, the contestants are partnered with a teammate of the opposite craft to achieve the best possible look — and will be mentored by one of the biggest makeup artists in the game, Sir John.
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Ashe compares the program to a social network: Students use an app to pick a track, such as academic success or college prep, and that shapes how they’ll be mentored.
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That earnest approach to advising and mentoring impressed the Schreibers, who are donating $6 million.
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That gives them more time to spend on projects, which take up half of the school day, and to be mentored by teachers.
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And, while the bosses at Scarlet magazine are good-hearted and faithfully mentor their assistants, is that really an accurate, across-the-board representation of reality?
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McDonough sees the PTSA as a parent advocacy group, but also an opportunity for students to plan fundraising and social events, be mentored and volunteer.
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Origin and Etymology of mentor
mentor Synonyms
Synonyms
coach, counsel, lead, guide, pilot, shepherd, show, tutorRelated Words
godfather; direct, engineer, steer, sway; accompany, attend, chaperone (or chaperon), convoy, escort, see, squire; oversee, superintend, supervise; drill, train; brief, enlighten, inform; instruct, school, teach, tutor; inculcate, indoctrinate; cultivate, foster, nurtureMentor
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geographical name
Men·tor
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Definition of Mentor
city in northeastern Ohio northeast of Cleveland population 47,159
MENTOR Defined for English Language Learners
mentor
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Definition of mentor for English Language Learners
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: someone who teaches or gives help and advice to a less experienced and often younger person
mentor
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Definition of mentor for English Language Learners
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: 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)
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