protégé — a person who is guided and supported by an older and more experienced or influential person
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who is guided and supported by an older and more experienced or influential person
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌproʊtəˈʒeɪ/
Example Sentences
- The billionaire's protégé started three successful companies before turning 30.
- Every superhero needs a protégé to carry on their legacy - and to do the dangerous stunts they're too old for.
- The chef's protégé accidentally added salt instead of sugar to the dessert, proving that even masters can't teach common sense.
protégé
NOUN[/ˌproʊtəˈʒeɪ/]
a person who is guided and supported by an older and more experienced or influential person
a person who is guided and supported by an older and more experienced or influential person
A protégé with a bouquet meets her mentor at the café
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“The billionaire's protégé started three successful companies before turning 30.”
“Every superhero needs a protégé to carry on their legacy - and to do the dangerous stunts they're too old for.”
“The chef's protégé accidentally added salt instead of sugar to the dessert, proving that even masters can't teach common sense.”
“The renowned scientist announced her protégé as the lead researcher for the new project.”
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