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单词 godfather
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godfather

1 of 2

noun

god·​fa·​ther ˈgäd-ˌfä-t͟hər How to pronounce godfather (audio)
 also  ˈgȯd-
1
: a man who sponsors a person at baptism
2
: one having a relation to someone or something analogous to that of a male sponsor to his godchild: such as
a
: one that founds, supports, or inspires
made him the godfather of a whole generation of rebels The Times Literary Supplement (London)
b
: the leader of an organized crime syndicate

godfather

2 of 2

verb

godfathered; godfathering; godfathers

transitive verb

: to act as godfather to

Example Sentences

Noun Her uncle is her godfather. Many people regard him as the godfather of rock and roll.
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Chief among them is Medvedchuk, the opposition party chairman who has such close ties to Putin that the Russian leader is the godfather of his youngest daughter. Catherine Belton, Washington Post, 19 Aug. 2022 Chief among them is Medvedchuk, the opposition party chairman who has such close ties to Putin that the Russian leader is the godfather of his youngest daughter. Greg Miller And Catherine Belton, Anchorage Daily News, 19 Aug. 2022 The two remain best friends, and Mark Ronson is actually the godfather to one of Kleiman’s daughters. Michael Saponara, Billboard, 26 July 2022 He’s like a mid-level godfather, with a superficial benevolence that may hide something more sinister. Pat Padua, Washington Post, 22 Aug. 2022 What results is a colorful, stimulating journey through the many different worlds of everyone from streetwear godfather Nigo to astrologer Susan Miller (@astrologyzone). The Editors, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2022 Aside from her funny mom, Kit has the coolest godfather ever in Kaling's Office costar and best friend B.J. Novak, who helps create family traditions for Kaling and her children by dressing up as Santa Claus every Christmas. Ellie Beeck, Peoplemag, 10 Aug. 2022 Their father, Bobby, was a boxer who hung out with the jazzmen Miles Davis and Thelonious Monk; Monk later became Robert’s godfather. New York Times, 4 July 2022 As a young journalist, Johnson was fired by The Times for inventing a quote from his godfather, the historian Sir Colin Lucas. Rosa Prince, CNN, 7 July 2022
Verb
Murdoch’s political ally, godfather to one of Rupert’s young daughters with Deng – have to do with this? Kim Masters, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 July 2022 Even the beginning is a little iffy: Where does godfather Drosselmeyer come from? John Anderson, WSJ, 9 Dec. 2021 The sons also took Murdaugh’s advice to hire attorney Cory Fleming to be executor of their mother’s estate without telling them Fleming was a longtime friend, old college roommate and godfather to at least one of Murdaugh’s sons. Jeffrey Collins, Anchorage Daily News, 14 Oct. 2021 The sons also took Murdaugh’s advice to hire attorney Cory Fleming to be executor of their mother’s estate without telling them Fleming was a longtime friend, old college roommate and godfather to at least one of Murdaugh’s sons. Jeffrey Collins, chicagotribune.com, 14 Oct. 2021 Hawkins, godfather to Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, took teammates to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum whenever in Kansas City, decades before MLB officially recognized the leagues. Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY, 25 Jan. 2021 Now Leroy could be dad first and coach second, while Lewis could be coach first and godfather second. Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2020 Hosted by Sean, 44, the two-part documentary about his dad — who was tragically murdered outside his New York City apartment on Dec.8, 1980 — also features memories from his elder brother, Julian Lennon, and godfather Elton John. Phil Boucher, PEOPLE.com, 23 Sep. 2020 The new generation of progressives in the city, godfathered by Garcia, and represented in the March elections by Alma Anaya, Aaron Ortiz, and Beatriz Frausto, is a force to be reckoned with within the party. Jacqueline Serrato, chicagotribune.com, 25 Apr. 2018 See More

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1651, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

godfather

noun

god·​fa·​ther ˈgäd-ˌfä-t͟hər How to pronounce godfather (audio)
: a boy or man who is a sponsor for someone at baptism

godfather

verb

as in to mentor

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • mentor
  • coach
  • shepherd
  • squire
  • tutor
  • engineer
  • guide
  • escort
  • pilot
  • school
  • chaperone
  • counsel
  • convoy
  • accompany
  • attend
  • lead
  • teach
  • steer
  • chaperon
  • foster
  • direct
  • show
  • sway
  • nurture
  • see
  • instruct
  • brief
  • inform
  • cultivate
  • superintend
  • oversee
  • supervise
  • enlighten
  • indoctrinate
  • inculcate
  • train
  • drill
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