mentor
noun
a wise and trusted counselor or teacher.
mentors
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pluralof mentor.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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"Things have calmed down dramatically since the early 2000s," Zimbo, who now mentors youngsters, said.
From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026
Reitano, a former child actor, volunteers with local schools and, according to her website, mentors “future lawyers” through moot court competitions.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
Have you had any mentors like the one you play?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
As the children grew up, their parents also became their mentors, managers and producers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026
My mentors in these matters were not lazy; they just understood that there are few or no rewards for heroic performance.
From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich
