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tutor

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of tutor

1 to cause to acquire knowledge or skill in some field
  • tutored me in Spanish
Synonyms of tutor

educate, indoctrinate, instruct, school, teach, train
Words Related to tutor

coach, mentor

drill, fit, ground, habilitate, prepare, prime, qualify

direct, guide, lead, rear

catechize, lecture, moralize, preach

implant, inculcate, instill (also instil)

homeschool

edify, enlighten

brief, familiarize, impart (to), inform, verse

initiate, introduce, show

reeducate, reschool, reteach, retrain
2 to give advice and instruction to (someone) regarding the course or process to be followed
  • watched a video designed to tutor a person in the fine art of decorating cakes
Synonyms of tutor

coach, counsel, guide, lead, mentor, pilot, shepherd, show
Words Related to tutor

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, nurture
Phrases Synonymous with tutor

walk through

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  1. See words that rhyme with tutor Dictionary: Definition of tutor Spanish Central: Translation of tutor Nglish: Translation of tutor for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of tutor for Arabic speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about tutor

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