1. people who promise to help guide a child’s religious and moral development, typically chosen by the child’s parents at baptism or a similar ceremony

Examples

• My godparents gave me a beautiful cross for my confirmation.
• The couple asked their best friends to be their baby’s godparents.
• Her godparents have always been like a second set of parents to her.
• The godparents stood beside the font during the baptism ceremony.
• When his parents died, his godparents helped raise him.
• She sends birthday cards to all her godchildren every year.