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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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Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Commit to Self-Reflection Becoming a better mentor requires a commitment to self-reflection.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 28 Feb. 2025
Grace Edquist, Vogue, 13 Feb. 2025
That is also true of unconscious-bias training required for all staff, as well as educational events, Black History Month celebrations and mentoring workshops that are open to all.
—Emma Goldberg, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2025
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Noun
These mentors can provide invaluable guidance, share insights from their own experiences, and help your children navigate the complexities of their educational journey.
—Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Commit to Self-Reflection Becoming a better mentor requires a commitment to self-reflection.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 28 Feb. 2025
Verb
She was mentored for a decade by José Clemente Orozco, who taught her the importance of authenticity in art.
—Grace Edquist, Vogue, 13 Feb. 2025
That is also true of unconscious-bias training required for all staff, as well as educational events, Black History Month celebrations and mentoring workshops that are open to all.
—Emma Goldberg, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2025
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“Mentor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mentor. Accessed 3 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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