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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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José Criales-Unzueta, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2024
Mountbatten was also a mentor to the future King Charles, who named his eldest son William Arthur Philip Louis in 1982.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 23 Apr. 2024
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Noun
De Javier connected with Tisci, who became a friend and mentor.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2024
Mountbatten was also a mentor to the future King Charles, who named his eldest son William Arthur Philip Louis in 1982.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 23 Apr. 2024
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“Mentor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mentor. Accessed 3 May. 2024.
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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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