sponsor

¹spon·sor

noun \ˈspän(t)-sər\

Definition of SPONSOR

1

: one who presents a candidate for baptism or confirmation and undertakes responsibility for the person's religious education or spiritual welfare

2

: one who assumes responsibility for some other person or thing

3

: a person or an organization that pays for or plans and carries out a project or activity; especially : one that pays the cost of a radio or television program usually in return for advertising time during its course

— spon·so·ri·al \spän-ˈsȯr-ē-əl\ adjective

— spon·sor·ship \ˈspän(t)-sər-ˌship\ noun

Examples of SPONSOR

1. Our company is a sponsor of the race.
2. I have over 50 sponsors for next week's race.
3. Her sponsors include a major sneaker company.
4. He agreed to be my sponsor so that I could join the club.
5. The senator is a sponsor of the proposed bill.

Origin of SPONSOR

Late Latin, from Latin, guarantor, surety, from spondēre to promise — more at spouse

First Known Use: 1651

Related to SPONSOR

Synonyms: backer, guarantor, patron, surety

Related Words: chaperone (or chaperon); advocate, champion, supporter; angel, benefactor, underwriter; coach, mentor, teacher; cosponsor; cosignatory, cosigner

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