godparent

[US]/'gɒdpeər(ə)nt/
[UK]/'ɡɑdpɛrənt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. godparent

Example Sentences

She asked her best friend to be the godparent of her child.

The godparent plays an important role in the child's life.

He will be the godparent of his sister's newborn baby.

The godparent is responsible for supporting the child's spiritual growth.

She chose her cousin to be the godparent of her son.

In some cultures, godparents are chosen to guide the child in religious matters.

The godparent promised to always be there for the child.

The godparent gave a special gift to the child on their birthday.

The godparent attended the child's school events to show support.

She felt honored to be asked to be a godparent.

Real-world Examples

Well now James' godparents swung into action.

Source: TED Talks (Audio Version) May 2015 Compilation

Hey, Carlos, did I ever tell you that Tom and I seriously considered you and Gaby for Penny's godparents?

Source: Desperate Housewives (Audio Version) Season 5

Oh, we take our roles as godparents very seriously. Don't we, honey? - Mm-hmm. Yes.

Source: Desperate Housewives (Audio Version) Season 2

Then there's Ginny, who marries Harry.-And Ginny marries Harry and they have James Sirius, godparents Ron and Hermione.

Source: "JK Rowling: A Year in the Life"

Max and I are the godparents, Mrs. Golishevsky.

Source: 2 Broke Girls Season 6

Did you ask them to be the godparents?

Source: Charlie’s Growth Diary Season 1

Then you have to tell them that they are not the godparents.

Source: Charlie’s Growth Diary (Video Version) Season 1

And it's time for Oleg and I to choose the godparents.

Source: 2 Broke Girls Season 5

Someone sitting near you will ask you to be godparent to their child.

Source: 2022 Celebrity High School Graduation Speech

Often the godparents are relatives: aunts, uncles, cousins.

Source: 2010 English Cafe

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