Examples of mentor in a Sentence
Noun
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.
young boys in need of mentors
Verb
The young intern was mentored by the country's top heart surgeon.
Our program focuses on mentoring teenagers.
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Maureen Murphy, Hartford Courant, 15 June 2025
The two say that Jeni Britton, the founder of local ice creamery Jeni’s Ice Cream, is one of their biggest mentors.
—Alexandra York, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 5 June 2025
His work includes expanding the reach of dental offices, implementing programs to train and empower local dental assistants, and mentoring young dentists to embrace the challenges and rewards of working in rural areas.
—Jon Stojan, USA Today, 4 June 2025
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Noun
Her mentor was a Black male surgeon who challenged her professionally, and founded the Society of Black Academic Surgeons.
—Maureen Murphy, Hartford Courant, 15 June 2025
The two say that Jeni Britton, the founder of local ice creamery Jeni’s Ice Cream, is one of their biggest mentors.
—Alexandra York, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
Verb
Shaq’s primary role with Sacramento State will be assisting in recruiting, mentoring players (even from long distance via Zoom), and talking to student-athletes about life after basketball.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 5 June 2025
His work includes expanding the reach of dental offices, implementing programs to train and empower local dental assistants, and mentoring young dentists to embrace the challenges and rewards of working in rural areas.
—Jon Stojan, USA Today, 4 June 2025
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“Mentor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mentor. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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mentor
1 of 2 noun
men·tor
ˈmen-ˌtȯ(ə)r 
ˈment-ər
: a wise and faithful adviser or teacher
mentor
2 of 2 verb
: to serve as a mentor for : tutor
a volunteer who mentors students
Geographical Definition
Mentor
geographical name
Men·tor
ˈmen-tər
city in northeastern Ohio northeast of Cleveland population 47,159
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