[ˈmɛntɔː], (Noun)

Definitions:
- an experienced and trusted adviser
(e.g: he was her friend and mentor until his death)


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 18th century: via French and Latin from Greek Mentōr, the name of the adviser of the young Telemachus in Homer's Odyssey

[ˈmɛntɔː], (Verb)

Definitions:
- advise or train (someone, especially a younger colleague)
(e.g: both trainees were expertly mentored by a site supervisor)


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 18th century: via French and Latin from Greek Mentōr, the name of the adviser of the young Telemachus in Homer's Odyssey