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Antonyms for mentor

Grammar : Noun, verb
Spell : men-tawr, -ter
Phonetic Transcription : ˈmɛn tɔr, -tər

Definition of mentor

Origin :
  • "wise advisor," 1750, from Greek Mentor, friend of Odysseus and adviser of Telemachus (but often actually Athene in disguise) in the "Odyssey," perhaps ultimately meaning "adviser," because the name appears to be an agent noun of mentos "intent, purpose, spirit, passion" from PIE *mon-eyo- (cf. Sanskrit man-tar- "one who thinks," Latin mon-i-tor "one who admonishes"), causative form of root *men- "to think" (see mind (n.)). The general use of the word probably is via later popular romances, in which Mentor played a larger part than he does in Homer.
  • noun person who advises
  • verb advise
Example sentences :
  • Meanwhile her mentor, Mr. Day, was delighted at the interruption of her task.
  • Extract from : « De Libris: Prose and Verse » by Austin Dobson
  • Mrs. Vansittart had no intention of resigning her position of mentor and friend.
  • Extract from : « Roden's Corner » by Henry Seton Merriman
  • For once let us be your mentors—you who have always been the mentor of others.
  • Extract from : « The Golden Woman » by Ridgwell Cullum
  • "I understand you, and I do not think you silly at all," said her mentor.
  • Extract from : « Shoulder-Straps » by Henry Morford
  • And how could she write fiction with such a one for mentor and company?
  • Extract from : « The Nebuly Coat » by John Meade Falkner
  • In his own heart he was loathing this role of arbiter and mentor.
  • Extract from : « The Rainy Day Railroad War » by Holman Day
  • That is my bosom friend, my more than brother, my mentor and my guide.
  • Extract from : « The English Spy » by Bernard Blackmantle
  • He sought Mentor Graham, the schoolmaster, and asked his advice.
  • Extract from : « How to Succeed » by Orison Swett Marden
  • Ye would not check the insolence of the suitors, even when Mentor bade you do it.
  • Extract from : « Odysseus, the Hero of Ithaca » by Homer
  • At once Athena stood by his side in the guise and with the voice of Mentor.
  • Extract from : « Odysseus, the Hero of Ithaca » by Homer

Synonyms for mentor

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