dictionary.pt

afilhar

verbformal/ɐfiˈʎaɾ/low

a·fi·lhar

Definition

To adopt someone as a godchild; to establish a godparent relationship with a child.
They decided to afilhar their best friend's son.
It is an honor to afilhar this child at the baptism ceremony.

Etymology

Do latim 'affiliare' (adotar como filho).

Related words