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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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Shelby Wax, Vogue, 12 Mar. 2025
Sometimes mentors can change your whole way of thinking.
—Victoria Edel, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
Angelica Mari, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
In addition to mentoring students in the Solana Pacific Yearbook Club and using his technology expertise to help the foundation run more efficiently, Chen is also a volunteer in the Scouting America organization, supporting both Troop 782 and Cub Scouts Pack 734.
—Del Mar Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2025
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Noun
One was her mentor at Ralph Lauren, another was her design director at Marchesa, and the third was her close friend who helped Victoria get her first internship in fashion.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 12 Mar. 2025
Sometimes mentors can change your whole way of thinking.
—Victoria Edel, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
Verb
Before boarding, participants take part in an eight-month program including English lessons, and mentoring sessions on aspects such as networking.
—Angelica Mari, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
In addition to mentoring students in the Solana Pacific Yearbook Club and using his technology expertise to help the foundation run more efficiently, Chen is also a volunteer in the Scouting America organization, supporting both Troop 782 and Cub Scouts Pack 734.
—Del Mar Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2025
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“Mentor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mentor. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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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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