men|tor

men|tor
Men|tor «MEHN tuhr», noun.
Greek Legend. a faithful friend of Odysseus. When Odysseus went to fight the Trojans, he left his son with Mentor to be taught and advised.
men|tor «MEHN tuhr», noun, verb.
–n.
a wise and trusted adviser.
–v.t.
to guide, or serve as an adviser or mentor: »

He mentored the future president, teaching him how to handle the plutocrats.

[< Mentor]

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