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

Collaboration, mentoring and organizational culture can benefit from in-person interaction. — Akolisa Ufodike, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026

As a result, despite having been paired together for years, very little mentoring has occurred. — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2026

Another goal for Bank of America is to boost in-person collaboration, which leadership views as critical for teamwork, mentoring, networking and long-term career growth. — Charlotte Observer, 13 Aug. 2026

Some 25 participants connected to six projects gathered in person in Locarno for six days of mentoring and networking during the festival this year. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 10 Aug. 2026

Schoen said students also receive direct mentoring from ComEd employees as part of the program, and past participants have gone on to work at ComEd. — Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026

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

Verb

Secondly, become an invaluable team member by mentoring peers and building a strong professional network, which is crucial for career advancement. — Aytekin Tank, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026

With Untitled for 12 years, Schmidt has worked across the company’s New York and Los Angeles offices, taking on increasing leadership and strategic responsibility within the talent department, while mentoring the next generation of managers. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2026

After his playing career concluded, Brigance joined the Ravens as the director of player development, guiding and mentoring players through the unknowns of life after football. — Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 17 Aug. 2026

Kyle Chandler is Hal Jordan, a veteran Lantern mentoring Aaron Pierre’s John Stewart. — Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 17 Aug. 2026

Miami’s spent two years investing in the unpolished pass rusher, with mixed views, and the hope is that the playing time, and all the mentoring Robinson received the past two seasons begins to pay off in 2026. — Omar Kelly august 6, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2026

Consider helping at an animal shelter, mentoring someone, working with a local arts organization, supporting a food pantry, or volunteering at community events. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 30 July 2026

The event benefits Boys to Men Mentoring, which has been helping teenage boys navigate adolescence through mentoring for nearly 30 years. — Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 July 2026

Even my foundation, [the Emeril Lagasse Foundation], the inspiration is mentoring young people. — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 28 July 2026