godmother

/ˈɡɒdmʌðə/

Meanings

noun

A woman present at the christening of a baby who promises to help raise the child in a Christian manner; a female godparent who sponsors the baptism of a child.

Examples :

"Maria was the godmother at Emily's christening, promising to be a supportive role model for the little girl. "

verb

To act as godmother to.

Examples :

"My aunt will godmother my child at the baptism. "

religion family culture

Related Words

godparent noun

/ˈɡɒdpɛːrənt/ /ˈɡɑːdpɛːrənt/

The person who stood for a child during a naming ceremony or baptism

"My godparent, Mrs. Rodriguez, was a wonderful influence in my childhood. "

christening verb

/ˈkrɪsənɪŋ/ /ˈkrɪs(t)nɪŋ/

To perform the religious act of the baptism, to baptise.

"The new baby was christened at the village church."

female noun

/ˈfiː.meɪl/

One of the female (feminine) sex or gender.

"My sister is a female student in her senior year of high school. "

woman noun

/ˈwʊmɘn/ /ˈwʊmən/

An adult female human.

"My mother is a woman who always supports me. "

baptism noun

/ˈbæptɪzəm/

A Christian sacrament, by which one is received into a church and sometimes given a name, generally involving the candidate to be anointed with or submerged in water.

"Maria prepared for her baptism by learning about the Christian faith. "

promising verb

/ˈpɹɒmɪsɪŋ/ /ˈpɹɑmɪsɪŋ/

To commit to (some action or outcome), or to assure (a person) of such commitment; to make an oath or vow.

"He promised to never return to this town again."

little noun

/ˈlɪ.ɾɫ̩/ /ˈlɘtl̩/ /ˈlɪtəl/ /ˈlɪtl̩/

A small amount.

"Can I try a little of that sauce?"

promises noun

/ˈpɹɒmɪsɪz/ /ˈpɹɑmɪsɪz/

An oath or affirmation; a vow

"if I make a promise, I always stick to it; he broke his promise"

supportive adjective

/səˈpɔːtɪv/ /səˈpɔɹtɪv/

Providing support.

"I had a very supportive coach who helped me."

present noun

/pɹəˈzɛnt/ /ˈpɹɛzənt/ /pɹɪˈzɛnt/

The current moment or period of time.

"In the present, my focus is on finishing this project for work. "

manner noun

/ˈmænə/ /ˈmænɚ/

Mode of action; way of performing or doing anything

"My sister learned to write in a very careful manner. "

sponsors noun

/ˈspɒnsərz/ /ˈspɑːnsərz/

A person or organisation with some sort of responsibility for another person or organisation, especially where the responsibility has a religious, legal, or financial aspect.

"He was my sponsor when I applied to join the club."