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godmother

/ˈɡɒdˌmʌð.ə/

/ˈɡɑdˌmʌðɚ/

godmothernoun

godmothers

/ˈɡɒdˌmʌð.ə/

/ˈɡɑdˌmʌðɚ/

Translations

крёстная мать

My godmother gave me a beautiful necklace for my birthday.

Моя крёстная мать подарила мне красивое ожерелье на день рождения.

Additional translations

восприемница

Definitions

A woman who sponsors a child at baptism, promising to take an interest in their upbringing and personal development.

Maria was chosen as the godmother for her niece, pledging to guide her through life's challenges.

A woman who is influential or pioneering in a particular field or activity.

She is often referred to as the godmother of modern dance for her innovative contributions to the art form.

Synonyms

godmotherverb

godmothered

Past Simple

godmothered

Past Participle

godmothering

Gerund

Occasionally used to mean ‘act as a godmother to’.

Definitions

To act as a godmother to (a child), especially at baptism.

Over the years, she has godmothered three of her cousins’ children.

Synonyms

advocate for

godmotheradjective

/ˈɡɒdˌmʌð.ə/

/ˈɡɑdˌmʌð.ɚ/

Used attributively before a noun to denote relation to a godmother (e.g., "godmother duties").

Definitions

Relating to or characteristic of a godmother or her role.

She crafted a heartfelt godmother card for the baptism.