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n. A wise and trusted counselor or teacher.

n. Greek Mythology Odysseus's trusted counselor, in whose guise Athena became the guardian and teacher of Telemachus.

verb-intransitive. To serve as a trusted counselor or teacher, especially in occupational settings.

v. To serve as a trusted counselor or teacher to (another person).

n. A wise and trusted counselor or teacher

v. To act as someone's mentor

n. A wise and faithful counselor or monitor.

n. One who acts as a wise and faithful guide and monitor, especially of a younger person; an intimate friend who is also a sage counselor, as of one who is young or inexperienced.

v. serve as a teacher or trusted counselor

n. a wise and trusted guide and advisor

"Note that the term mentor is not the same as idol, and implies a direct working relationship."

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