mentor
word
/ˈmɛnˌtɔɹ/
MEN-tor
/mˈɛntɔː/
MEN-taw
Definition
A mentor is someone who gives advice and guidance, especially to someone younger or less experienced.
Usage & Nuances
Used formally or informally in education, business, and personal development. Common collocations: 'mentor someone', 'find a mentor', 'act as a mentor'. Unlike 'teacher', a mentor usually builds a personal, ongoing relationship focused on growth.
Spanish: mentor - guía - consejeroPortuguese (BR): mentor - conselheiroPortuguese (PT): mentor - conselheiroChinese (Simplified): 导师 - 指导者Chinese (Traditional): 導師 - 指導者Hindi: संकल्पदाता - मार्गदर्शकArabic: مُرشد - مستشارBengali: উপদেষ্টা - পরামর্শদাতা - মেন্টরRussian: наставник - менторJapanese: メンター - 指導者Vietnamese: người cố vấn - mentorKorean: 멘토 - 지도자Turkish: mentör - rehberUrdu: رہنما - مشیر - مینٹورIndonesian: mentor - pembimbing
Example Sentences
She became my mentor when I started my new job.
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A good mentor listens and gives honest feedback.
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I'm so grateful to have had a mentor who believed in me.
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If you want to grow, find a mentor who challenges you.
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My mentor helped me choose my career path.
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He's more than a boss—he's a true mentor to the team.
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