mentor
Example Sentences
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Last year Nicola Sturgeon, who succeeded Salmond as first minister, denied claims of a conspiracy in her memoir, which was highly critical of her former mentor.
From BBC
"Kathy has also been a mentor and friend to many of our people, and she will be missed. I accepted her resignation, and I respect her decision."
From BBC
He was also a coach, mentoring young people.
From BBC
Mr. Lucas coolly refused to give his mentor profit points in “Star Wars,” though he did give Mr. Spielberg and others a share.
“As one of the most accomplished professionals in her field, Kathy has also been a mentor and friend to many of our people, and she will be missed.”
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.