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sponsor


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verb
spon·soredspon·sor·ing\ˈspän(t)s-(ə-)riŋ\

Definition of SPONSOR

transitive verb
: to be or stand sponsor for
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Examples of SPONSOR

  1. The radio station sponsored the concert.
  2. The tournament is sponsored by local businesses.
  3. Will you sponsor me for the charity race?
  4. He sponsored me at my confirmation.
  5. She sponsored the new tax bill.

First Known Use of SPONSOR

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