説明中心

godmother

[ˈɡɒdmʌðə]

godmother Definition

  • 1a woman who is a child's sponsor at baptism, typically one who presents the child at the font, and in certain cases, promises to take responsibility for their religious education
  • 2a woman who is a mentor or sponsor to someone younger or less experienced

Using godmother: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "godmother" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I was baptized by my godmother.

  • Example

    She acted as a godmother to many young actresses.

  • Example

    My godmother gave me advice on my career path.

  • Example

    She is like a godmother to me.

godmother Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for godmother

Phrases with godmother

  • a fictional character in fairy tales who has magical powers and helps the main character achieve their goals

    Example

    Cinderella's fairy godmother helped her attend the royal ball.

  • a nickname given to Patti Smith, an American singer-songwriter, poet, and visual artist, who is regarded as a pioneer of punk rock music

    Example

    Patti Smith is often referred to as the godmother of punk.

  • godmothered

    to act as a godmother or to provide guidance and support to someone

    Example

    She godmothered many young artists throughout her career.

Origins of godmother

from Old English 'god' meaning 'good' and 'modor' meaning 'mother'

📌

Summary: godmother in Brief

The term 'godmother' [ˈɡɒdmʌðə] refers to a woman who sponsors a child at baptism and takes responsibility for their religious education. It also denotes a woman who mentors or supports someone younger or less experienced. Examples include 'I was baptized by my godmother,' and 'She acted as a godmother to many young actresses.' The phrase 'fairy godmother' refers to a fictional character in fairy tales who has magical powers and helps the main character achieve their goals.

How do native speakers use this expression?