tutor (n.)

  1. a person who gives private instruction (as in singing, acting, etc.)

    [ Syn: coach , private instructor ]

    tutor (v.)

  1. be a tutor to someone; give individual instruction; She tutored me in Spanish'

  2. act as a guardian to someone

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