"mentor" in the noun sense
1. mentor, wise man
a wise and trusted guide and advisor
"mentor" in the verb sense
1. mentor
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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