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verb

Definition of tutornext
1
as in to teach
to cause to acquire knowledge or skill in some field tutored me in Spanish

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2
as in to guide
to give advice and instruction to (someone) regarding the course or process to be followed bought a video series designed to tutor a person in the fine art of decorating cakes

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tutor

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noun

as in teacher

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Recent Examples of tutor
Verb
And dozens of tutoring sites enlist freelancers to offer tutoring in everything from math and science to English, foreign languages, dance, music — almost anything. — Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2026 Robichaud had agreed to tutor Bounds, then a sophomore, in math. — Lucy Glynn, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2026
Noun
In this study, not only were the students already highly motivated and had good study skills, but the AI tutor was built by the same professors who taught the course. — Gerald K. Letendre, The Conversation, 13 July 2026 The twins’ mom, Jenny Elhadary, said the boys spent one month with a private tutor in preparation for the SAT and another month before the ACT. — Alexandra Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for tutor
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tutor
  1. teach
  2. guide
  3. teacher
  4. educate
  5. coach
  6. instructor
  7. mentor
Verb
  • She's taught in Harvard University’s Division of Continuing Education and authored the bestselling books Captivate and Cues in 18+ languages.
    — Big Think, Big Think, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Sharing vegetables, limiting sugary beverages and eating lean protein will teach children over time what healthy meals consist of and these behaviors can have lasting benefits as children age and make food choices on their own.
    — Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of teach
Verb
  • Her grandmother's philosophy, passed down through the Dust Bowl and beyond, still guides the family.
    — Anna Alejo, CBS News, 31 July 2026
  • And Loftin’s clutch gene has guided the Royals to key victories.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
Definition of guide
Noun
  • Presley told the Board of Managers that over the last few months, the district has hired 142 uncertified teachers.
    — Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026
  • For fans, watching players who are college students, doctors, teachers and company workers is part of the appeal – and a contrast with the Chinese Super League.
    — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
Definition of teacher
Verb
  • This strategy aims to educate and register Hispanic voters in over 40 states through 2028, prioritizing Florida, Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Texas.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • Some even pay regulatory fines rather than change, often because decision-makers have not been educated about the available options and long-term economics.
    — Zev Laine, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of educate
Verb
  • His father coached women’s tennis for Georgia for nearly four decades.
    — Fisher Isbell, AJC.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Best for individualized small business support Anthem Tax Services focuses on coaching its clients through the tax relief process.
    — Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of coach
Noun
  • In recent years, nursing has become more technologically advanced, another draw for men, says Steven Parsons, a cardiovascular operating room nurse and adjunct instructor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
    — Andrea Hsu, NPR, 21 July 2026
  • Beyond her work in pageants, Malcolm was an actress, television presenter, and dance instructor.
    — Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 20 July 2026
Definition of instructor
Verb
  • Build the hours a senior leader spends mentoring into their actual workload, not into the margins of their day.
    — Caitlin Hewes, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • Even my foundation, [the Emeril Lagasse Foundation], the inspiration is mentoring young people.
    — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 28 July 2026
Definition of mentor

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