godparents

/ˈɡɒdˌpeərənts/ /ˈɡɑdˌpeərənts/

Meanings

noun

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

Examples :

"Maria chose her sister and her best friend to be her baby's godparents. "

noun

A godfather or godmother

Examples :

"My sister chose her best friends to be the godparents of her newborn baby. "

family religion ritual

noun

One who cares for a child if untimely demise is met by the parents

Examples :

""Maria's godparents promised to raise her if anything ever happened to her parents." "

family religion culture

Related Words

promised verb

/ˈpɹɒm.ɪst/ /ˈpɹɑ.mɪst/

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."

happened verb

/ˈhæpənd/

To occur or take place.

"Let me tell you how it happened."

anything noun

/ˈɛ.nə.θɪŋ/ /ˈæ.ni.θɪŋ/ /ˈɛ.ni.θɪŋ/ /ˈɛn.i.θɪŋ/

Someone or something of importance.

"My daughter's success in school is anything I'm proud of. "

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. "

person noun

/ˈpɜːsən/ /ˈpɝsən/

An individual; usually a human being.

"Each person is unique, both mentally and physically."

friends noun

/fɹɛn(d)z/

A person other than a family member, spouse or lover whose company one enjoys and towards whom one feels affection.

"John and I have been friends ever since we were roommates at college. Trust is important between friends. I used to find it hard to make friends when I was shy."

parents noun

/ˈpɛəɹənts/ /ˈpæɹənts/

One of the two persons from whom one is immediately biologically descended; a mother or father.

"Many students invite their parents to school events. "

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. "

untimely adjective

/ʌnˈtaɪmli/ /ʌnˈtaɪmlɪ/

At an inopportune time

"untimely remarks"

ceremony noun

/ˈsɛɹɪməni/ /ˈsɛɹəmoʊni/

A ritual, with religious or cultural significance.

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

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. "

newborn noun

/ˈnjuːbɔːrn/ /ˈnuːbɔːrn/

A recently born baby.

"The newborn baby slept soundly in its bassinet. "