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godparent

/ˈɡɒdpɛːrənt/ /ˈɡɑːdpɛːrənt/

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

Examples :

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

Related Words

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

Illustration happened

happened verb

/ˈhæpənd/

To occur or take place.

"Let me tell you how it happened."

Illustration baptism

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. "

Illustration responsible

responsible noun

/ɹɪˈspɒnsəbl̩/ /ɹɪˈspɑnsəbl̩/

The individual who bears the responsibility for something.

"The responsible for the project is Maria. "

Illustration childhood

childhood noun

/ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/

The state of being a child.

"Her childhood memories of playing hide-and-seek with her siblings were happy and vivid. "

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godmother noun

/ˈɡɒdmʌðə/

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.

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

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wonderful adjective

/ˈwʌn.də.fl/ /ˈwʌn.dɚ.fl̩/

Tending to excite wonder; surprising, extraordinary.

"The sunset tonight was wonderful; its colors were so surprising and extraordinary. "

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untimely adjective

/ʌnˈtaɪmli/ /ʌnˈtaɪmlɪ/

At an inopportune time

"untimely remarks"

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influence noun

/ˈɪn.flu.əns/

The power to affect, control or manipulate something or someone; the ability to change the development of fluctuating things such as conduct, thoughts or decisions.

"I have absolutely no influence over him."

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retired verb

/ɹɪˈtʌɪəd/

To stop working on a permanent basis, usually because of old age or illness.

"Having made a large fortune, he retired."

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ceremony noun

/ˈsɛɹɪməni/ /ˈsɛɹəmoʊni/

A ritual, with religious or cultural significance.

"The graduation ceremony was a significant event for all the students. "

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godfather noun

/ˈɡɒdfɑːðə/ /ˈɡɑdfɑðɚ/

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

"My friend's godfather promised to help him with his schoolwork. "