How do you use the word "mentor" in a sentence?

Q: How do you use the word "mentor" in a sentence?

Here are real-life examples of using "mentor": You have been a great mentor to me. To be always ready for war, said Mentor, is the surest way to avoid it.

Mentor Meaning

/ˈmɛn.tɔː/

Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.

Definition

nounA wise and trusted counselor or teacher.

verbTo act as someone's mentor.

Sentence Examples

You have been a great mentor to me.

To be always ready for war, said Mentor, is the surest way to avoid it.

She was a friend and mentor to many young actors.

CEFR Practice Quiz

The experienced teacher acted as a ____ for the new students every day.

CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)

Having a good ____ can provide valuable guidance and support as you navigate your new career path.

Word Origin & History

From French mentor, from Ancient Greek Μέντωρ (Méntōr, “Mentor”), a mythological character in the Odyssey, whose name, a historical name from Ancient Greece, shares the same root as English mind. Cognate to Sanskrit मन्तृ (mantṛ, “advisor, counselor”) and Latin monitor (“one who admonishes”), and perhaps ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *monéyeti (compare Latin moneō (“to warn”), causative form of *men- (“to think”).

Literary Quotations & Historical Citations

"Many mentors claim that they would work with the vocationers for free because of the sense of satisfaction the interaction provides." — 2006, Lisa Johnson, Mind Your X's and Y's:

"I thought he was supposed to be my mentor. But, in actuality, what did I know about the often beguiling world of adults?" — 2009, Reif Larsen, The Selected Works of T.S. Spivet, Pinguin Books, page 26:

"After him came several deshi, or followers he had mentored." — 2008 September 8, Richard Halloran, “Japan’s rapid succession of prime ministers belies its global role”, in Taipei Times, Taipai, page 9:

"I want to get people motivated about mentoring students, to help them get excited about staying in school, finding their passion, and starting a career." — 2016 September 16, Soledad O'Brien, “Soledad O'Brien: We Should Rethink What Mentoring Means”, in Time:

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