godfathers
Christening ceremony sponsors
Godfathers are men who sponsor children at baptism, traditionally assuming responsibility for their religious education.
The term extends to influential patrons or founders: the godfathers of rock and roll.
Through *The Godfather* films, the word became synonymous with Mafia bosses, lending it connotations of power, loyalty, and organized crime: He was the godfather of the Chicago underworld.
Put on attire
- capoString-shortening clamp device
- mob bossCriminal organization's top figure
- crime lordLeader of organized criminals
- kingpinCriminal organization's leader
Cosa Nostra · syndicate · underworld · omerta · consigliere · underboss · racketeer · enforcer
Baptism sponsor's charge
- christeningCeremony naming a child
- baptismRitual water purification ceremony
- godsonBaptismally sponsored boy
- goddaughterSponsored girl at christening
sponsor · sacrament · ceremony · blessing · vow · witness · church · font
Person guided by expert
- guidanceAdvice for decisions
- patronageSupporter's financial backing
- advisorOne who gives guidance
- sponsorFunder of activities
benefactor · champion · backer · supporter · nurture · introduce · connections · doors
Political influence wielder
- behind-the-scenesHidden from public view
- influencePower to affect others
- patronRegular supporter or customer
- fixerOne who resolves issues
dealmaker · puppet master · string-puller · rainmaker · networker · well-connected · favor · political
One who begins something
- originatorOne who initiates
- trailblazerFirst to forge ahead
- architectBuilding design professional
- creatorOne who produces something
progenitor · innovator · visionary · mastermind · forefather · patriarch · luminary · legend
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Put on attire
- capoString-shortening clamp device
- mob bossCriminal organization's top figure
- crime lordLeader of organized criminals
kingpin · Cosa Nostra · syndicate · underworld · omerta · consigliere · underboss · racketeer · enforcer · hitman
godchild
Baptism sponsor's charge
- christeningCeremony naming a child
- baptismRitual water purification ceremony
- godsonBaptismally sponsored boy
goddaughter · sponsor · sacrament · ceremony · blessing · vow · witness · church · font · rite
protégé
Person guided by expert
sponsor · benefactor · champion · backer · supporter · nurture · introduce · connections · doors · apprentice
kingmaker
Political influence wielder
- behind-the-scenesHidden from public view
- influencePower to affect others
- patronRegular supporter or customer
fixer · dealmaker · puppet master · string-puller · rainmaker · networker · well-connected · favor · political · establishment
founder
One who begins something
- originatorOne who initiates
- trailblazerFirst to forge ahead
- architectBuilding design professional
creator · progenitor · innovator · visionary · mastermind · forefather · patriarch · luminary · legend · icon
godfathersgodmothers
Female baptismal sponsors
godchildren · godsons · goddaughters · godson · goddaughter
godfathersgodchildren
Sponsored baptismal youth
godsons · goddaughters · wards · charges · dependents
godfathersfoot soldiers
Ground-based military fighters
underlings · henchmen · lackeys · soldiers · informants
- The GodfatherIconic mob trilogy
- godfather of soulFunk founder's honorific title