
Protege
Mentorship Implication
The term suggests a relationship where the protege receives guidance in a specific area.
Under her mentor's wing, the young singer blossomed into a celebrated protege.
Not Reciprocal
The relationship is typically one-sided, with the protege benefiting from the mentor.
Though he learned a lot, the protege had little to offer the acclaimed novelist in return.
Potential for Growth
Being a protege implies that the person has room to develop and improve their skills.
The young mathematician, a protege of the laureate, was full of undiscovered potential.
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