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men⋅tor

[men-tawr, -ter]
–noun
1. a wise and trusted counselor or teacher.
2. an influential senior sponsor or supporter.
–verb (used without object)
3. to act as a mentor: She spent years mentoring to junior employees.
–verb (used with object)
4. to act as a mentor to: The brash young executive did not wish to be mentored by anyone.

Origin:
1740–50; after Mentor (< Gk Méntōr)


men⋅tor⋅ship, noun


1. adviser, master, guide, preceptor.
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Main Entry:  mentorship
Part of Speech:  n
Definition:  a formal relationship between a student and a professional adult to further the student's knowledge, skills, or career
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