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mentor

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈmentɔːr/ · UK /ˈmentɔː/

Forms: mentors, mentoring

mentor means: An experienced person who gives you advice and helps you learn or develop.

noun

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An experienced person who gives you advice and helps you learn or develop.

  • My mentor gave me useful advice.
  • Every new employee is assigned a mentor.
  • Who was your mentor when you started teaching?

How to use it: mentor to someone (She became a mentor to several young musicians.)

Similar words: adviser, guide, counselor

Common phrases: a trusted mentor, mentor to someone, a career mentor

verb

GUIDE SOMEONEB2

To advise and support someone as they learn or develop.

  • She mentors new teachers.
  • An experienced nurse mentored me during training.
  • Would you like to mentor a student?

Similar words: guide, advise, coach

Common phrases: mentor someone, mentor young people, mentor new staff

Questions about mentor

What does mentor mean?

An experienced person who gives you advice and helps you learn or develop.

What is mentor in other languages?

Türkçe: rehber · Español: mentor · Français: mentor · Deutsch: Mentor · Italiano: mentore · 日本語: 指導者

How do you pronounce mentor?

In American English /ˈmentɔːr/; in British English /ˈmentɔː/.

How do you use mentor in a sentence?

My mentor gave me useful advice. Every new employee is assigned a mentor.

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