mentor

//ˈmɛn.tɔːr//
B2Frequency Level 9Neutral
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Noun

mentorSingular
mentorsPlural
1

An experienced and trusted advisor who guides and supports someone less experienced.

She found a mentor who helped her develop her career.

2

A senior person in an organization who provides guidance and training to a junior colleague.

My mentor at work helped me develop my leadership skills.

Verb

mentorInfinitive
mentorPresent tense
mentoredPast tense
mentoredPast participle
mentoringPresent participle
mentorsThird-person singular
1

To act as a mentor to someone; to advise and train someone, especially a younger or less experienced person.

She mentored many young professionals throughout her career.

Synonym