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noun

plural of mentor
as in advisers

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verb

present tense third-person singular of mentor
as in guides
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 mentors
Verb
Lee has spoken in depth about playing Iroh, who helps Aang and eventually mentors his nephew Zuko. — Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 27 June 2026 Additionally, Charles visited a grassroots community organization that mentors children and young people affected by food insecurity. — Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026 Students Build the ‘Frankenbird’ The robotic decoys were built by students from Jackson Hole High School working with Gary Duquette, a former engineering teacher who now mentors robotics students through the nonprofit Wonder Institute. — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 14 Apr. 2026 Nicole plays a seventies-era, punk-Vivienne Westwood type who mentors my character. — Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2026 The man gets his exiled nephew a job on Wall Street and mentors him. — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 19 Feb. 2026 That includes Susan Brennan, a former director of the program and a cognitive scientist at Stony Brook University, who mentors applicants throughout the state of New York. — Jonathan Wosen, STAT, 11 Feb. 2026 Coach Rafael Arutyunyan has trained Olympic champion Nathan Chen and now mentors Ilia Malinin, the only skater to land a quad axel. — Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026 Crowe will portray a swordsman who mentors Cavill's Highlander, and Bautista will play an antagonistic immortal known as the Kurgen, while Gillan will star as Connor's very mortal wife. — Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mentors
  1. advisers
  2. guides
  3. teachers
  4. coaches
  5. counselors
  6. instructors
Noun
  • The labs offer project-specific support including one-on-one meetings and group sessions with experienced producers and industry advisors designed to help with pitching, financing, production, navigating the marketplace and more.
    — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 13 July 2026
  • To ensure that the representation was done with respect and authenticity, countless artisans, consultants, experts, advisors, and department heads worked closely with the Cultural Trust.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 11 July 2026
Definition of advisers
Verb
  • Shoppers can type or search for a product on the handlebar touchscreen, and the cart’s map guides them to the aisle location.
    — Alexandra Phelps, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026
  • Listening from the very beginning helps address any reservations and guides you toward the best way to gain their trust and confidence in your products and services.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of guides
Noun
  • First-year teachers with a master’s degree range from $60,000 to $62,000 per year, depending on the number of credits.
    — Taylor O'Connor July 15, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026
  • That brought pay for most starting teachers in the district to around $44,500.
    — Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2026
Definition of teachers
Verb
  • She’s worked with Miami SCORES since the branch was created and coaches boys’ soccer.
    — Delia Rose Sauer, Miami Herald, 11 July 2026
  • Another model that bypasses the paraprofessional is one where the clinician directly coaches an autistic youth or adult to achieve their goals.
    — Doreen Samelson, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of coaches
Noun
  • That could include interns, librarians, counselors and aides, according to the ruling.
    — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
  • The area facing additional downpours includes Texas Hill Country, which saw devastating flash flooding last July that left more than 130 dead, including 25 girls and two counselors at Camp Mystic.
    — Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
Definition of counselors
Noun
  • Best Manduka yoga mats This yoga mat is highly recommended by yoga instructors.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 14 July 2026
  • Some sailings bring special guest photographers and photo instructors onboard, while some National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions even feature a gear locker where people can borrow and try out new equipment for a short time.
    — Kristen E. Pope, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2026
Definition of instructors

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