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Noun
After college, her professor became her close friend and mentor.
He needed a mentor to teach him about the world of politics.
We volunteer as mentors to disadvantaged children.
young boys in need of mentors
Verb
The young intern was mentored by the country's top heart surgeon.
Our program focuses on mentoring teenagers.
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Sara Merican, Deadline, 30 Nov. 2024
This dynamic is critical in workplaces with multigenerational and intergenerational teams, where younger employees need the guidance of seasoned mentors.
—Dan Pontefract, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Leyla Shokoohe, The Enquirer, 1 Dec. 2024
Star Wars is not Star Wars unless there is a face-to-face mentoring model.
—Dan Pontefract, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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Noun
My heart is filled with gratitude for the privilege of working alongside the artists, collaborators and mentors whose works have made this award possible.
—Verb
Julie mentored a teen named Lesley, and Chuck mentored her younger brother Chris.
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“Mentor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mentor. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.
Kids Definition
mentor
1 of 2 noun
men·tor
ˈmen-ˌtȯ(ə)r 
ˈment-ər
: a wise and faithful adviser or teacher
mentor
2 of 2 verb
: to serve as a mentor for : tutor
a volunteer who mentors students
Geographical Definition
Mentor
geographical name
Men·tor
ˈmen-tər
city in northeastern Ohio northeast of Cleveland population 47,159
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