GODFATHER Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the word godfather. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for GODFATHER
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benefactor | ||||||||
noun • a person who helps people or institutions (especially with financial help) | ||||||||
guardian | nounn | |||||||
noun • a person who cares for persons or property | ||||||||
patron | nounn | |||||||
noun • a regular customer • the proprietor of an inn • someone who supports or champions something | ||||||||
protector | nounn | |||||||
noun • a person who cares for persons or property | ||||||||
sponsor | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • someone who supports or champions something • an advocate who presents a person (as for an award or a degree or an introduction etc.) verb • assume sponsorship of • assume responsibility for or leadership of • do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of | ||||||||
supporter | nounn | |||||||
noun • a person who backs a politician or a team etc. • someone who supports or champions something • a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose • a band (usually elastic) worn around the leg to hold up a stocking (or around the arm to hold up a sleeve) • a support for the genitals worn by men engaging in strenuous exercise |