B2 verb Neutro

mentor

/ˈmɛntɔːr/

To advise or train someone, especially a younger or less experienced person, over a sustained period of time. It involves a relationship where a more knowledgeable individual shares expertise and guidance to support the personal or professional development of another.

Exemplos

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1

My older brother mentored me while I was learning to play the guitar during my summer break.

My older brother provided guidance and instruction while I was learning guitar during the summer.

2

The organization encourages senior executives to mentor underprivileged youth in the community.

The group urges high-level managers to provide professional guidance to disadvantaged young people.

3

I've been mentoring some of the new guys at the skatepark lately to help them with their tricks.

I have been helping and teaching the new arrivals at the skatepark recently.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
mentorship
Verb
mentor
Adjetivo
mentorial
Relacionado
mentee
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Dica de memorização

In Greek mythology, 'Mentor' was the name of the wise friend Odysseus left in charge of his son Telemachus. Think of a 'Men-tor' as a 'Man who tours' you through life.

Quiz rápido

The CEO agreed to ________ the intern to help her develop strong leadership skills.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: mentor

Exemplos

1

My older brother mentored me while I was learning to play the guitar during my summer break.

everyday

My older brother provided guidance and instruction while I was learning guitar during the summer.

2

The organization encourages senior executives to mentor underprivileged youth in the community.

formal

The group urges high-level managers to provide professional guidance to disadvantaged young people.

3

I've been mentoring some of the new guys at the skatepark lately to help them with their tricks.

informal

I have been helping and teaching the new arrivals at the skatepark recently.

4

Professor Smith mentored several graduate students throughout their doctoral research projects.

academic

Professor Smith provided academic supervision and guidance to PhD students during their research.

5

The company's new program pairs senior staff with junior employees who they will mentor for six months.

business

The corporate initiative matches experienced staff with new workers to provide professional coaching.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
mentorship
Verb
mentor
Adjetivo
mentorial
Relacionado
mentee

Colocações comuns

actively mentor to take an energetic and involved role in guiding someone
mentor a protege to provide guidance to a younger person under one's patronage
volunteer to mentor to offer one's time freely to guide another person
effectively mentor to provide guidance that produces successful results
mentor someone in to provide guidance within a specific field or skill set

Frases Comuns

mentor-mentee relationship

the professional bond between the advisor and the person being advised

serve as a mentor

to act in the capacity of an experienced advisor

a seasoned mentor

an advisor with a great deal of experience

Frequentemente confundido com

mentor vs coach

Coaching is usually task-oriented and short-term, whereas mentoring is relationship-oriented and long-term.

mentor vs teach

Teaching involves a formal curriculum and specific lessons, while mentoring focuses on holistic growth and career pathing.

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Notas de uso

As a verb, 'mentor' is used transitively, meaning it must have an object (the person being mentored). It is highly common in corporate and academic settings to describe career development.

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Erros comuns

Learners sometimes use 'mentor' as a noun when they mean 'mentee'. Remember that the mentor is the teacher, and the mentee is the student.

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Dica de memorização

In Greek mythology, 'Mentor' was the name of the wise friend Odysseus left in charge of his son Telemachus. Think of a 'Men-tor' as a 'Man who tours' you through life.

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Origem da palavra

Derived from the character Mentor in Homer's 'Odyssey', whose name became synonymous with a trusted advisor.

Padrões gramaticais

transitive verb often used in passive voice (e.g., 'to be mentored by') regular verb (mentored, mentoring)
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Contexto cultural

In many Western business cultures, having a mentor is considered essential for climbing the corporate ladder and navigating office politics.

Quiz rápido

The CEO agreed to ________ the intern to help her develop strong leadership skills.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: mentor

Palavras relacionadas

complement

A2

A thing that completes or brings to perfection something else. In grammar, it refers to a word or phrase that follows a verb and provides more information about the subject or object.

compound

A2

Describes something that is made of two or more separate parts or elements joined together. It is often used to talk about words, sentences, or chemical substances that have multiple components.

conceive

A2

To form an idea, plan, or concept in the mind. It is also the medical term used to describe when a woman becomes pregnant.

confer

A2

To discuss something with other people in order to reach a decision or exchange ideas. It can also mean to officially give an honor, title, or degree to someone.

conform

A2

To behave according to rules, standards, or what is expected by a group of people. It means to fit in or act in a way that matches others.

consecutive

A2

Following one after another in a continuous series without any breaks. It describes things that happen in a logical order, like numbers (1, 2, 3) or days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday).

consistency

A2

Consistency is the quality of always acting or behaving in the same way. it also describes how thick or smooth a liquid or substance is.

disclude

B1

Describing a state where someone or something is left out, omitted, or not allowed to participate in a group or activity. It refers to the condition of being kept apart from a whole or a set.

antiformous

B1

Describes a shape or structure that is curved or folded upwards like an arch. It is most often used in geology and geometry to describe a convex surface.

interspect

B1

Describing a person who is thoughtful and focused on their own internal thoughts and feelings. It refers to the act of looking inward to examine one's own emotions and motives rather than focusing on external things.

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