mentor — meaning in English

English meaning

• chaperone noun An adult who accompanies and supervises younger people at a social event, to make sure things stay appropriate.
• mentor noun An experienced, trusted advisor who guides someone less experienced.

Senses

mentor is used for these senses in English:

• chaperone An older person who accompanies other younger people to ensure the propriety of their behaviour, often an older woman accompanying a young woman.
• mentor A wise and trusted counselor or teacher.

chaperone — full definition

1. noun An adult who accompanies and supervises younger people at a social event, to make sure things stay appropriate.
2. noun In biology, a protein that helps other molecules fold correctly without becoming part of the final structure itself.
3. verb To supervise and accompany someone, typically at an event.

mentor — full definition

1. noun An experienced, trusted advisor who guides someone less experienced.
2. verb To act as a mentor to someone; to guide and advise them.

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