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mentor

men·tor

mentor

 
 
pronunciation:
men tr
parts of speech:
noun, transitive verb
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part of speech: noun
definition: a guide and counselor, esp. one who plays a significant role in a person's intellectual, professional, or personal development.
She was not only my professor but a mentor who helped me make important choices for my future career.
 
similar words:
adviser, coach, counselor, guide, guru, leader, master, teacher, tutor
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part of speech: transitive verb
definition: to advise, train, or counsel ( esp. one's student or lower-ranking colleague).
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