mentor

/ˈmen·tɔr/, /-tər/ n [C]

Definition

› an experienced and trusted person who gives another person advice and help, esp. related to work or school, over a period of time mentoring

/ˈmen·tər·ɪŋ/ n [U] › The students' chances can be improved with more studying, mentoring, and intensive review.

(Definition of mentor n from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

to do something without worrying about the risk or negative results

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