godson Definition
a male godchild, whose baptism is sponsored by a godparent.
Using godson: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "godson" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
I am the godson of my uncle.
Example
She became the godson of her mother's best friend.
Example
The godson was excited to receive a gift from his godfather.
godson Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for godson
- godchild
- sponsored child
Phrases with godson
Example
He is the godson to his aunt.
Example
He is proud to be a godson to his godmother.
godson's duty
a responsibility or obligation that a godson has towards their godparent
Example
It is the godson's duty to visit his godparents on special occasions.
Origins of godson
from 'god' + 'son', with 'god' referring to the godparent who sponsors the baptism
Summary: godson in Brief
'Godson' [god-suhn] refers to a male godchild whose baptism is sponsored by a godparent. It is a term used to describe the relationship between the godparent and the godchild. Examples include 'I am the godson of my uncle,' and 'The godson was excited to receive a gift from his godfather.' Phrases include 'godson to someone,' 'be a godson to someone,' and 'godson's duty,' which refers to the responsibilities of a godson towards their godparent.
