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
  • April Kirts, a recent Butler graduate, will become Blue V’s handler, while Krauss will remain involved to help mentor her and train the puppy.
    — Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
  • There will be opportunities to learn from experienced directors who would take on a mentoring role.
    — Melissa A. Wheeler, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of mentor
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  • 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
  • When the Sox were at Camden Yards in April, Tracy had to be guided to the manager’s office.
    — Steve Buckley, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Look at how competitors communicate their value, answer customer questions, appear in search, structure digital journeys and guide prospects toward conversion.
    — James Fratzke, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of guide
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  • But Deloitte's 2025 Emerging Technology Trends research found that while 38% of organizations are piloting agentic solutions, only 11% are actually running them in production.
    — Krupesh Bhat, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The city is piloting a blockchain project for its roughly 14,000 vacant properties, creating a secure, searchable record of ownership that can reduce titling costs and move homes into redevelopment and productive use.
    — Michael Faulkender, Baltimore Sun, 31 Aug. 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
  • Doctors and nurses usually don’t have time to do the in-depth screenings and counseling a dietitian does.
    — Lauren Chan, STAT, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The Lambs moved to Eugene, Oregon, where Jerry Lamb went back to school to earn a master’s degree in counseling psychology.
    — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 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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