Synonyms of mentoring

mentoring 1 of 2

noun

as in teaching

Related Words

• teaching
• coaching
• assistance
• tutoring
• advice
• guidance
• briefing
• input
• recommendation
• instruction
• prompting
• counsel
• priming
• feedback
• advisement
• suggestion
• observation
• signal
• sign
• warning
• solution
• direction
• brief
• reminder
• cautioning
• prompt
• tip-off
• caution
• clue
• answer
• telltale
• tip
• pointer
• lead
• urging
• hint

mentoring

2 of 2

verb

present participle of mentor

as in guiding

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• guiding
• coaching
• teaching
• tutoring
• showing
• leading
• shepherding
• accompanying
• training
• counseling
• steering
• informing
• piloting
• walking through
• escorting
• supervising
• engineering
• attending
• directing
• overseeing
• convoying
• instructing
• schooling
• seeing
• fostering
• swaying
• chaperoning
• nurturing
• drilling
• briefing
• superintending
• enlightening
• godfathering
• inculcating
• squiring
• cultivating
• indoctrinating

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of mentoring

Noun

Toney said that type of mentoring was invaluable in his growth. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026

Use the time saved to strengthen mentoring and activities that bolster team trust, creativity, and care. — Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Remote work cuts off young workers from much of that organic mentoring. — Phil Blair, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 July 2026

Early literacy, strong mathematics instruction, enrichment, advanced coursework, mentoring, and educators who recognize potential all matter. — Meisha Porter, New York Daily News, 19 July 2026

That means better compensation, realistic workloads, meaningful onboarding, ongoing professional development, mentoring, and clear communication from school and district leaders. — Timothy Baghurst, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2026

The project is participating in the Kehittämö – Talent Development Lab, which provides a grant as well as personal mentoring from top international professionals. — Alissa Simon, Variety, 4 July 2026

Verb

To close the gap, companies must redesign mentoring for the AI era. — Marlo Lyons, Harvard Business Review, 24 July 2026

Her contracts covered coaching and mentoring for CMS human resources personnel and recommendations for HR improvements. — Josh Bergeron, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026

My next business was a platform for business coaching and mentoring by voice note. — Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Guzman and Fenicle have invested heavily in mentoring their agents, believing that great outcomes for clients start with agents who are supported and generally engaged in the work. — Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 22 July 2026

Puder’s schools provide tutoring, mentoring and flexible scheduling for teens who may have jobs or are parents themselves. — Jennifer Smith Richards, ProPublica, 16 July 2026

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

For example, early-career principals were often supported by mentoring programs specifically designed for them. — Mac Murray, Hartford Courant, 10 July 2026

And if the Bulls somehow were to make the playoffs, James would get credit for leading the way and mentoring Matas Buzelis. — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026