Meaning & use
mentor
An experienced person who advises and guides a less experienced person.
See it in a sentence
Her mentor at the firm helped her navigate her first big case.
He became a mentor to younger employees after twenty years in the industry.
A note on using this word
As a verb, 'to mentor' means to act as a mentor, as in 'she mentors new graduates.'
Words with a similar meaning
advisorguide
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To advise or guide a less experienced person over a period of time.
The retired teacher now mentors students who are struggling academically.
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