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apadrinar
apadrinar(
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)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to uphold)
a. to support
La organización apadrina las ideas que considera excepcionales.The organization supports any idea that it considers to be exceptional.
b. to back
Mi jefe apadrinó mi idea y me dio ánimos para llevarla a cabo.My boss backed my idea and encouraged me to carry it out.
2. (religious)
a. to act as a godparent to
María apadrinó la boda de su hermana.Maria acted as a godparent for her sister's wedding.
b. to be godfather to (masculine)
Mi padre apadrinó a su sobrino en una ceremonia religiosa.My father was godfather to his nephew in a religious ceremony.
3. (to promote)
a. to sponsor
El consagrado artista apadrinó a la joven cantante porque confiaba en su talento.The renowned artist sponsored the young singer because he believed in her talent.
b. to be a patron to
La discográfica apadrinó al prometedor artista cuando solamente tenía siete años.The record label was a patron to the promising artist when he was only seven.
a. to act as second to
El promotor apadrinó al famoso boxeador en el combate.The promoter acted as second to the famous boxer in the fight.
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