Definition
godfathered
verb
- past tense of godfather; to act as a godfather to someone, or to sponsor or support the creation or development of something
Usage: The verb sense is less common than the noun; often used figuratively in business or organizational contexts
Examples
- He godfathered the startup by providing initial funding and mentorship.
- She godfathered her nephew at his baptism.
- The senior executive godfathered the new initiative within the company.
- They godfathered the community center project from its inception.
- He was asked to godfather his best friend's daughter.