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godparent
noun as in sponsor
Strongest matches
Weak matches
noun as in underwriter
Example Sentences
The godparent of one of the victims said Monday the family has not yet decided whether to speak publicly.
In other words, it was unthinkable for a godparent to a future king to be anything other than a titled member of the aristocracy.
In other words, it was unthinkable for a godparent to a future king to be anything other than a titled member of the aristocracy.
William is already believed to have asked his friend Guy Pelly, a nightclub promoter, to be a godparent.
Pelly, 31, is said to have been the first name confirmed to be a godparent for Prince George.
This ceremonial over, each child accompanies his godparent to his home, where a choice meal is served.
Agafya Fedosyevna was not Ivan Nikiforovitch's relative, nor his sister-in-law, nor even his fellow-godparent.
“John honly,” said the godparent, putting in an “h” where it was not needed.
The thought has been a pleasant one to me, though I have not the faintest idea what my ancient godparent wrote.
A person invited to act as godparent should not refuse without good reason.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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