Meaning of the word godfather in English
What does godfather mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
godfather
US /ˈɡɑːdˌfɑː.ðɚ/
UK /ˈɡɑːdˌfɑː.ðɚ/
Noun
1.
a man who is a godparent to a child
Example:
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My uncle is my godfather.
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He asked his best friend to be the godfather of his son.
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2.
a powerful male leader of an organized crime syndicate, especially the Mafia
Example:
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He was known as the godfather of the local crime family.
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The movie 'The Godfather' is a classic.
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Verb
1.
to act as a godparent to (a child)
Example:
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He agreed to godfather his nephew.
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