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
  • Thomas Kohler, who teaches labor and employment law at Boston College, said the agreement to halt the strike means that the two sides are close to a final deal.
    Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Black Pentecostalism teaches that Christians have an obligation to do good in the world.
    Dara Delgado, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of teaches
Verb
  • Once everything is buckled and strapped, McDonald guides me into my craft.
    Christopher Barnard, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2024
  • But Abuelita, with her gentle wisdom, guides through a mindful journey.
    Roxsy Lin, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of guides
Noun
  • The best tote bags for teachers will not necessarily be the best work bags for nurses, for example.
    Olivia Cigliano, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024
  • House Bill 5803 eliminates a 3% contribution Michigan public school teachers pay toward retiree health care benefits.
    Clara Hendrickson, Detroit Free Press, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of teachers
Noun
  • Julia Noble, a student at North Little Rock's Center of Excellence, praised the instructors in the program.
    Cynthia Howell, arkansasonline.com, 22 Oct. 2024
  • Look for instructors who have practical industry experience and a strong track record in their field.
    Peju Adedeji, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of instructors
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tutoring

tutors

tut (over or about)

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