HyperDic: mentor

English > 2 senses of the word *mentor*:
VERB	communication	mentor	serve as a teacher or trusted counselor
NOUN	person	mentor, wise man	a wise / wise and trusted guide and advisor

mentor > pronunciation
Sounds	meh'ntao.r; meh'nter
Rhymes	abhor ... Zocor: 121 rhymes with aor...
Rhymes	abductor ... zoster: 649 rhymes with ter...

English > *mentor*: 2 senses > noun 1, person
Meaning	A wise / wise and trusted guide and advisor.
Synonym	wise man
Narrower	sage	A mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom / wisdom / wisdom / wisdom
Broader	intellectual, intellect	A person who uses the mind creatively
Spanish	mentor, sabio
Catalan	mentor

English > *mentor*: 2 senses > verb 1, communication
Meaning	Serve as a teacher or trusted counselor.
Pattern	Somebody ----s; Somebody ----s somebody
Examples	"The famous professor mentored him during his years in graduate school" "She is a fine lecturer but she doesn't like mentoring"
Broader	teach, learn, instruct	Impart skills or knowledge to

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