godfather
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4.8
- noun
- /ˈɡɑːdˌfɑːðər/
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padrino
- I've always wanted to be a godfather.
- godfather to a child
- godfathers and godmothers
- two godfathers
Am I in the running for godfather every child?
- Am I in the running for godfather every child?
- He said, Mark, you're godfather to my children.
- We were talking about Albert Anastasia and your connection to Tony, who's his brother, who's your godfather through your confirmation.
- And this priest comes out and he gestures to me to come backstage because as the godfather, they want me to wear a ceremonial robe.
Examples
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At the baptism, my uncle was honored to be chosen as my godfather.
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When you were born James and Lily made me your godfather
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Like, you know, I was best man at his wedding, godfather to two of his kids.
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Listen, I knew your godfather.
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Then he became my godfather.
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I'm sorry about your godfather, Harry.
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Remind me again, why did you make me your daughter's godfather?
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I would like to pay tribute to your godfather, Pastor John Harrod.
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My godfather works here.
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At that Bembe, I met my godfather, Baba Efundeji, and one thing led to another.
Academic text (1991)
Synonyms
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A man who becomes a child's godfather at baptism and has a special family role
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Godfather comes from the two parts god and father, meaning a 'spiritual father' chosen at a child's baptism to promise support and guidance. That's why a godfather is a man who agrees to help with the child's religious upbringing.