mentor

Definition

  • noun: someone who teaches or gives help and advice to a less experienced and often younger person
  • noun: a friend of Odysseus entrusted with the education of Odysseus' son Telemachus
  • verb: to teach or give advice or guidance to (someone, such as a less experienced person or a child)
  • verb: to serve as a mentor for

Examples

  • The young intern was 'mentored' by the country's top heart surgeon.

  • After college, her professor became her close friend and 'mentor'.

  • He needed a 'mentor' to teach him about the world of politics.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Lawrence.... That is not all of our liquidity! And I'm not certain that you really understand this trade. This is a certainty. Mike, i consider myself a mentor to you. But our company is not comfortable with this investment. Am i being clear? - Lawrence I have full autonomy when it (..)
    2015 The Big Short
  • (..) - At the body. - And why is he looking at the rack? - 'Cause he got bug fever. She'll say anything you've said. Are you gonna do that when you got your mentored hunting license in years? No, Sir. Be sure you put your gloves on after you finish. Your feet and your hands get cold first out there. (..)
    2016 Split
  • (..) Thanks for sending a replacement. I didn't call a replacement. Shh. The baby is sleeping. You took away my future. I'm simply returning the favor. Don't worry, I'll be a good mentor. Supportive, encouraging. Everything you weren't. And in time, who knows, he might make a good sidekick. (..)
    2004 The Incredibles