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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈɡɑːdfɑːðər/ · UK /ˈɡɒdfɑːðə/
godfather means: A man who promises at a Christian ceremony to help care for a child and guide their religious life.
noun
A man who promises at a Christian ceremony to help care for a child and guide their religious life.
- My godfather came to my birthday party.
- They asked their friend to be the baby’s godfather.
- Both godfathers attended the church service.
A powerful man who leads a group of organized criminals.
- The godfather controlled the whole gang.
- Police arrested a local mafia godfather.
- The two godfathers fought over control of the city.
Questions about godfather
What does godfather mean?
A man who promises at a Christian ceremony to help care for a child and guide their religious life.
What is godfather in other languages?
Türkçe: vaftiz babası · Español: padrino · Français: parrain · Deutsch: Taufpate · Italiano: padrino · 日本語: 代父
How do you pronounce godfather?
In American English /ˈɡɑːdfɑːðər/; in British English /ˈɡɒdfɑːðə/.
How do you use godfather in a sentence?
My godfather came to my birthday party. They asked their friend to be the baby’s godfather.
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