mentor

Elementary

/ˈmɛnˌtɔr/

noun
a trusted advisor or teacher

mentor in a sentence

  • “He became my mentor in photography.”
  • “After college, her professor became her close friend and mentor .”
  • “He needed a mentor to teach him about the world of politics.”
  • “We volunteer as mentors to disadvantaged children.”

What does “mentor” mean?

mentor (noun) means a trusted advisor or teacher. It is pronounced /ˈmɛnˌtɔr/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "mentor" mean?
mentor (noun) means: a trusted advisor or teacher
How do you pronounce "mentor"?
"mentor" is pronounced /ˈmɛnˌtɔr/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "mentor" in a sentence?
Here is "mentor" used in a sentence: He became my mentor in photography.

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