Tutor (Verb)
Meaning 1
Be a tutor to someone; give individual instruction; "She tutored me in Spanish".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- She tutored me in Spanish for three months before I traveled to Spain.
- Her grandmother tutored her in piano, passing down the family tradition.
- A math teacher at the local high school tutored my brother in calculus.
- I have been tutoring my niece in chemistry since the beginning of the school year.
- The retired professor tutored a handful of students in ancient Greek each semester.
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Meaning 2
Act as a guardian to someone.
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- She decided to tutor her younger sister through high school, providing her with emotional support and guidance.
- The social worker assigned a local family to tutor the foster child during the summer break.
- Before appointing him as the heir to the throne, the wise king arranged for experienced nobles to tutor the young prince in royal duties.
- A dedicated charity worker tutored the troubled teenager, helping her manage stress and behavioral issues.
- As her mother was very ill, the 18-year-old daughter tutored her younger brother, ensuring he completed his school assignments.