mentor (n.)

  1. a wise and trusted guide and advisor

    [ Syn: wise man ]

    mentor (v.)

  1. serve as a teacher or trusted counselor; The famous professor mentored him during his years in graduate school; She is a fine lecturer but she doesn't like mentoring'

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