tutors 1 of 2

verb

Definition of tutorsnext
present tense third-person singular of tutor
1
as in teaches
to cause to acquire knowledge or skill in some field tutored me in Spanish

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2
as in guides
to give advice and instruction to (someone) regarding the course or process to be followed bought a video series designed to tutor a person in the fine art of decorating cakes

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tutors

2 of 2

noun

plural of tutor
as in teachers

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tutors
  1. teaches
  2. guides
  3. teachers
  4. instructors
Verb
  • The book teaches readers how to navigate the arriving intersection of tech, cybersecurity, and commerce.
    Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Michael Mendez teaches environmental policy and planning at the University of California, Irvine.
    Nate Perez, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of teaches
Verb
  • As a former head writer on SNL, Meyers deftly guides the conversation toward craft, while Samberg, Schaffer, and Taccone reflect on their work’s legacy with humility.
    Marnie Shure, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • When their organization's North Star consistently guides decisions, organizations create a foundation for sustainable, long-term success.
    Julian Hayes II, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of guides
Noun
  • Syrian Emergency Task Force opened eight schools here two years ago, staffed with volunteer teachers from the camp.
    Jane Arraf, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Kozak works closely with Poppe to support students, parents, teachers and administration to maintain a positive school environment and works with outside services to bring students learning experiences such as workforce development and tours of Waukesha County Technical College, for example.
    Alec Johnson, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of teachers
Noun
  • Beginner lesson provided by Gem City instructors.
    Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Many instructors are curious about AI but don't feel familiar enough with the technology to incorporate it into their classroom, suggesting that AI literacy is now a beneficial core skill for both educators and students.
    Sidhant Bendre, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of instructors
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tutoring

tutors

tut (over or about)

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