Synonyms for godparent
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A person who, at a child's naming ceremony or baptism, agrees to help raise the child, originally and especially in regard to their religious development.
Forms
- Plural
- godparents → sponsors…
Example sentences
- sponsor My sponsor was willing to agree to my suggestion.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| godparent | rising | |
| sponsor | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 7 letters
- sponsor2
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (sponsor2 = 2 syllables).