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
  • Hamade, who mentors much of CentraLife’s advisor network directly, frames the company’s growth less as a sales story than an infrastructure one.
    — Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Joe did not mentor people by giving speeches about leadership.
    — Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of mentor
Verb
  • An attorney representing Matthew Mayich’s family said Arizona State University is mishandling the investigation into the hockey player’s collapse and hospitalization and called on members of the coaching staff to be put on administrative leave.
    — Nathan Fenno, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The Mustangs are coached by Sandburg boys volleyball coach Madisen Babich.
    — Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of coach
Verb
  • However, the company is now guiding to full-year constant-currency revenue growth of 11%, down from a previous range of 10% to 11%.
    — Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Ask the question, take the pause, and let honest self-awareness guide the next conversation.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of guide
Verb
  • While snobbery and name-dropping dominate, Nora’s feeling of alienation is tempered by her crush on associate editor Thomas (Joshuah Melnick) who, though only slightly older, seems to know everything about piloting the scene.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Amelia Earhart became the first woman to pilot a nonstop flight across the United States.
    — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of pilot
Verb
  • If any normal American walked off the job without permission once a year for four straight years, security would escort them out of the building.
    — Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Beyond the missile fields The Grey Wolf’s role will extend beyond escorting convoys and responding to emergencies around ICBM sites.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of escort
Verb
  • The investigation found Trooper Moisses Arellano violated those two policies during his arrest of Alisa Hackett on Arkansas 18 in Mississippi County and officials counseled Arellano, spokesman Nick Genty said Tuesday afternoon.
    — Grant Lancaster, Arkansas Online, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Offer him the option of couples counseling so your issues can be mediated.
    — Abigail Van Buren, Mercury News, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of counsel
Verb
  • More than just thirst quenchers, functional beverages are engineered to deliver a wellness punch with vitamins and minerals, antioxidants, electrolytes, probiotics and enzymes for gut health and adaptogens for mood support.
    — Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • View gallery - 4 images For decades, the recipe for a premium folding bicycle has been to engineer a smart hinge mechanism, choose your metal and fire up the welding torch.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of engineer

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