godfather
godfather
religious male sponsor
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godfather with Russian translation
godfather usage examples
На церемонии он был крёстным отцом ребёнка.
At the ceremony he stood as the child's godfather.
Их крёстный отец всегда водил их в церковь по воскресеньям.
Their godfather always took them to church on Sundays.
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godfather belongs to the topic "Family Relationships". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
godfather synonyms
What's the difference between godfather / godmother / father / dad / guardian / sponsor
A woman chosen at baptism to be a sponsor and spiritual supporter; female counterpart to godfather.
Her godmother gave her a special book.
Biological or adoptive male parent; not the same as a godfather unless he also has that role.
His father is a teacher.
Dad will pick me up after school.
A person legally responsible for a child (guardian); role can be appointed and is not necessarily religious.
The court named her guardian after the parents died.
Broad term for someone who supports or endorses (financially or otherwise); in baptism contexts can mean godparent, but often used in non-religious senses.
He was the sponsor for the charity event.
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How to pronounce godfather and what this word means
godfather means godfather. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce godfather
/ə ˈɡɒdfɑːðə/
godfather translation
godfather
godfather examples
At the ceremony he stood as the child's godfather.
godfather transcription
/ə ˈɡɒdfɑːðə/, /ˈɡɑdfɑðər/
Questions about this word
godfather meaning: what does it mean?
religious male sponsor
godfather pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
godfather is pronounced as /ə ˈɡɒdfɑːðə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
godfather definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
At the ceremony he stood as the child's godfather. Translation: На церемонии он был крёстным отцом ребёнка.
Is godfather part of Family Relationships vocabulary?
Yes, godfather can be learned in the Family Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is godfather part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?
Yes, godfather can be learned in the Family and Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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