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mentor
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men·tor  (mntôr, -tr)
n.
1. A wise and trusted counselor or teacher.
2. Mentor Greek Mythology Odysseus's trusted counselor, in whose guise Athena became the guardian and teacher of Telemachus.
v. men·tored, men·tor·ing, men·tors Informal
v.intr.
To serve as a trusted counselor or teacher, especially in occupational settings.
v.tr.
To serve as a trusted counselor or teacher to (another person).

[French Mentor, Mentor, from Latin Mentr, from Greek; see men-1 in Indo-European roots.]

mentor
Noun
an adviser or guide [Mentor, adviser of Telemachus in Homer's Odyssey]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.mentormentor - a wise and trusted guide and advisor
intellectual, intellect - a person who uses the mind creatively
sage - a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom
Verb1.mentor - serve as a teacher or trusted counselor; "The famous professor mentored him during his years in graduate school"; "She is a fine lecturer but she doesn't like mentoring"
instruct, teach, learn - impart skills or knowledge to; "I taught them French"; "He instructed me in building a boat"

mentor
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mentor [ˈmɛntɔːʳ] nmentor m
mentor [ˈmɛntɔːʳ] nmentor m
mentor [ˈmɛntɔːʳ] nMentor m
mentor [ˈmɛntɔːʳ] nmentore m

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