What does "Godfather" mean?

male godparent

Synonym: sponsor, guardian Opposite: none

"Godfather" in a sentence

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

Hey, so listen, I was thinking, now that I've proven I'm fiscally responsible, how you feel about me being the godfather?

Brooklyn Nine-Nine S2E13

Apparently, he's her godfather.

Gossip Girl S2E8

Harry Potter's godfather!

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

Fischer Junior's godfather.

Inception

I now invite the godfather and the godmother to join us.

Modern Family S4E13

and godfather.

The Big Bang Theory S10E11

Corleone is Johnny's godfather.

The Godfather

Came to me and said, "Mr. Scott, would you be the godfather of my child?"

The Office S1E1

"Godfather" in TV shows & movies

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