mentor — an experienced and trusted adviser who teaches or guides someone
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an experienced and trusted adviser who teaches or guides someone
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmentɔːr/
Korean meaning: 경험이 풍부하고 신뢰할 수 있는 조언자, 지도자
Korean pronunciation: **멘**터
Example Sentences
- My math teacher became my mentor when I told her I wanted to drop out of school to become a professional gamer.
- Steve Jobs was a mentor to many entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley.
- She decided to mentor her younger brother after he asked her how to get more likes on Instagram.
mentor
NOUN//ˈmentɔːr//
an experienced and trusted adviser who teaches or guides someone
An experienced craftsman mentor guides his young apprentice's woodcarving technique
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Origin
From Latin 'mentor,' derived from the name Mentor in Homer's Odyssey, who was the wise advisor and friend of Odysseus. The character's name became a common noun meaning an experienced guide or teacher.
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“My math teacher became my mentor when I told her I wanted to drop out of school to become a professional gamer.”
“Steve Jobs was a mentor to many entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley.”
“She decided to mentor her younger brother after he asked her how to get more likes on Instagram.”
“The company pairs new hires with experienced mentors for the first six months.”
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