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How to pronounce “godfather”
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Pronunciation guide for godfather
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of godfather with real speech in context.
- Available examples
- 8 YouTube examples
- Real speech example
- TED Talks Daily Book Club: Talk to Me
mother's godfather. Um, but obviously
- Definition summary
- (Christianity) 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.
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How to pronounce godfather
TED Talks Daily Book Club: Talk to Me
mother's godfather. Um, but obviously
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “godfather”
Meaning
- [Noun]
- (Christianity) 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.
- (figurative) Someone who plays a key role in fostering the development of something.
- (crime) A mafia leader.
- A small post which is used in repairing a fence. For instance attached to and supporting an existing broken fence post.
- [Verb]
- (transitive, often figuratively) To act as godfather or guardian to.
Practice Nearby Words
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Similar Sounds
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