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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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Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 11 Jan. 2025
The professor that sparked that passion was Manger, a celebrated geologist who became his thesis adviser and mentor.
—Steve Hartman, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2025
Matthew Reeves, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
Now Lincoln Riley must do the same Pete Carroll wants to mentor Caleb Williams, coach Bears and teach at USC?
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Bring along your best friend or mentor to your favorite outdoor spot and allow the natural world to help you (and your plus-one) feel revived and relaxed.
Bonus: Do Nothing!
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 11 Jan. 2025
The professor that sparked that passion was Manger, a celebrated geologist who became his thesis adviser and mentor.
—Steve Hartman, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2025
Verb
Consider offering courses in different formats, running traditional or peer mentoring programs or using AI to tailor the learning experience to each individual.
—Matthew Reeves, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
Now Lincoln Riley must do the same Pete Carroll wants to mentor Caleb Williams, coach Bears and teach at USC?
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Mentor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mentor. Accessed 18 Jan. 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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