Synonyms of godfather

godfather

verb

as in to mentor

Related Words

• mentor
• coach
• guide
• pilot
• escort
• counsel
• engineer
• accompany
• shepherd
• attend
• tutor
• lead
• teach
• school
• squire
• show
• steer
• chaperone
• convoy
• foster
• sway
• direct
• instruct
• nurture
• see
• inform
• cultivate
• brief
• enlighten
• supervise
• oversee
• superintend
• inculcate
• indoctrinate
• drill
• train

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of godfather

Murdoch’s political ally, godfather to one of Rupert’s young daughters with Deng – have to do with this? — Kim Masters, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 July 2022

The sons also took Murdaugh’s advice to hire attorney Cory Fleming to be executor of their mother’s estate without telling them Fleming was a longtime friend, old college roommate and godfather to at least one of Murdaugh’s sons. — Jeffrey Collins, Anchorage Daily News, 14 Oct. 2021

Now Leroy could be dad first and coach second, while Lewis could be coach first and godfather second. — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2020

The new generation of progressives in the city, godfathered by Garcia, and represented in the March elections by Alma Anaya, Aaron Ortiz, and Beatriz Frausto, is a force to be reckoned with within the party. — Jacqueline Serrato, chicagotribune.com, 25 Apr. 2018