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godparent

noun as in underwriter

verb as in christen

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The godparent of one of the victims said Monday the family has not yet decided whether to speak publicly.

In other words, it was unthinkable for a godparent to a future king to be anything other than a titled member of the aristocracy.

In other words, it was unthinkable for a godparent to a future king to be anything other than a titled member of the aristocracy.

William is already believed to have asked his friend Guy Pelly, a nightclub promoter, to be a godparent.

Pelly, 31, is said to have been the first name confirmed to be a godparent for Prince George.

This ceremonial over, each child accompanies his godparent to his home, where a choice meal is served.

Agafya Fedosyevna was not Ivan Nikiforovitch's relative, nor his sister-in-law, nor even his fellow-godparent.

“John honly,” said the godparent, putting in an “h” where it was not needed.

The thought has been a pleasant one to me, though I have not the faintest idea what my ancient godparent wrote.

A person invited to act as godparent should not refuse without good reason.

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On this page you'll find 56 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to godparent, such as: advocate, backer, benefactor, patron, promoter, and supporter.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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