verb
- past tense and past participle of godmother; to serve as a godmother to someone, or to act as a godmother in a mentoring or supportive capacity
Usage: often used in religious or ceremonial contexts; can also mean to mentor or guide someone in a godmother-like role
Examples
- She godmothered her younger cousin at the baptism ceremony.
- The experienced teacher godmothered several new staff members during their first year.
- He was godmothered by his aunt, who took an active role in his upbringing.
- The organization godmothered the scholarship program for underprivileged students.
- She gladly godmothered the young artist, offering advice and connections throughout her career.