# godfathering

Pronunciation: US say "GOD-fah-ther-ing" /ˈɡɑdfɑðəɹɪŋ/; UK say "GOD-fah-thuh-ring" /ˈɡɒdfɑːðəɹɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of godfather. — present participle and gerund of godfather
   - Simple: The -ing form of godfather. Use it after am, is, are, was or were, or to name the action.
   - _He spent the decade godfathering young artists across the city._
   - _Godfathering the peace talks earned the diplomat lasting respect._

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