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men•tor

Pronunciation: (men'tôr, -tur), [key]
—n.
1. a wise and trusted counselor or teacher.
2. an influential senior sponsor or supporter.

—v.i.
to act as a mentor: She spent years mentoring to junior employees.

—v.t.
to act as a mentor to: The brash young executive did not wish to be mentored by anyone.