godfather

verb

Definition of godfathernext
as in to mentor

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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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for godfather
  1. mentor
  2. coach
  3. guide
  4. pilot
  5. escort
  6. counsel
  7. engineer
Verb
  • Citrin came up with the Andy Wins Trial Process, which is a litigation methodology meant to train and mentor younger attorneys at his firm.
    — Matt Emma, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Reiner, who died in December, won for guest actor in a comedy series for his appearance as Albert Schnurr, a consultant who mentored line cook Ebraheim (Edwin Lee Gibson), on the FX show’s fourth season.
    — Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of mentor
Verb
  • Fleury has since embarked on a coaching journey of more than 20 years, including stops at Sacred Heart as a defensive coordinator and Towson as a special teams coordinator.
    — Andrew Destin, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • That was one of the most compelling draws for McDaniel, the chance to work with a quarterback who can make every throw, and to coach with Jim Harbaugh, who has had success at every stop.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of coach
Verb
  • Only one of those new managers has guided his team to first place.
    — Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Visible blue light, a light-guiding brush head and a matching PAP toothpaste are designed as one system, rather than a brush that leaves whitening to a second product used later.
    — Matt Emma, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of guide
Verb
  • Mario Lamar, 80, was piloting the aircraft with his wife, Lili Lamar, 79, granddaughter, Sofia Sosa, 28, and grandson Christian Sosa, 22, aboard when the plane went down.
    — Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Carol, the 55-year-old captain, had more than 7,000 hours of flying time and had been certified to pilot Boeing 767s since May, the NTSB said.
    — Aaron Cooper, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of pilot
Verb
  • Nearby hangs Rockwell’s famous 1964 oil painting showing marshals escorting 6-year-old Ruby Bridges to an integrated school.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The 29-mile ride is fully police escorted, and fire-supported.
    — The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore Sun, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of escort
Verb
  • Last season, during a bye week following the Rams’ rout of the Jacksonville Jaguars in London, McVay counseled Jaguars coach Liam Coen.
    — Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Mosley said she was encouraged by a recent ruling in New York, where 22-year-old detransitioner, Fox Varians, sued the psychologist and plastic surgeon who counseled her to undergo a gender transition, winning $2 million in a judgment.
    — Robert McGreevy, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of counsel
Verb
  • Yup, the bike will be manufactured in China even though it's designed and engineered in its home country, Spain.
    — Bultaco, New Atlas, 5 Sep. 2026
  • These layers were engineered to create electronic energy levels that strengthen interactions between light and matter.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of engineer

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