godparent
/ˈɡɑdˌpɛrənt/
noun
- A person who promises at a child's baptism to help raise the child in the Christian faith, often acting as a mentor or supporter.
- She asked her best friend to be her daughter's godparent.
- My godparent gave me a special Bible for my baptism.
- The godparent attended the child's first communion ceremony.
- A person who takes on a special, supportive role in a child's life, similar to a mentor or guardian, without a formal religious ceremony.
- He considered his aunt his unofficial godparent because she always looked out for him.
- A godparent often helps with birthday gifts and school advice.
- Even though they weren't religious, they chose a close friend to be their son's godparent.