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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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David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2024
As the title indicates, the story centers around Hit-Monkey (Fred Tatasciore), a snow monkey intent on taking out the Tokyo underworld with the help of his mentor, Bryce Fowler (Jason Sudeikis).
—Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024
R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
Bass is the chief executive officer of First Strike of Unity and Peace Inc., a mentoring program.
—Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 6 Nov. 2024
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Noun
That program, called Advance Peace, is an 18-month fellowship that incorporates things like creating a life plan, three daily check ins with mentors with similar life experiences and offers a monthly stipend for consistent participants.
—David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2024
As the title indicates, the story centers around Hit-Monkey (Fred Tatasciore), a snow monkey intent on taking out the Tokyo underworld with the help of his mentor, Bryce Fowler (Jason Sudeikis).
—Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024
Verb
As an international communication and leadership organization with clubs all over the world, Toastmasters weekly or bi-weekly club meetings welcome guests, enjoy hearing the stories or experiences of others and give people an opportunity to mentor and befriend others.
—R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
Bass is the chief executive officer of First Strike of Unity and Peace Inc., a mentoring program.
—Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 6 Nov. 2024
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“Mentor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mentor. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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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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