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noun spon·sor \ 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

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play \spän-ˈsȯr-ē-əl\ adjective

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play \ˈspän(t)-sər-ˌship\ noun

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Examples of sponsor in a Sentence

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

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Additionally, the ACC in recent months added a new corporate sponsor (Mellow Mushroom) and renewed a sponsorship deal with another longtime partner (Food Lion), though terms were not disclosed.

— joedy mccreary, The Seattle Times, "ACC hopes success of Jackson, Clemson provides boost in ’17," 30 Aug. 2017
A statement from the Jeffersonville Parks Department says the event was canceled for the safety of vendors, the public and sponsors.

— darcy costello, The Courier-Journal, "Tropical Storm Harvey expected to reach Louisville Thursday night, bringing rain and winds," 30 Aug. 2017
The competition trailer — which bears a Joe’s logo and sponsors names — features an Old Hickory smoker on the back deck.

— jill wendholt silva, kansascity, "Not your average Joe: Meet the man behind Joe’s Kansas City barbecue, Jeff Stehney," 30 Aug. 2017
Corporate sponsors have been asked to sponsor student memberships.

— chris mayhew, Cincinnati.com, "NKY schools get behind voluntary drug test clubs," 30 Aug. 2017
Organizers hope the publicity will help drive donations; the search for corporate sponsors continues as well.

— asher elbein, New York Times, "Utah Paleontologists Turn to Crowdfunding for Raptor Project," 28 Aug. 2017
Since their home wasn’t big enough, Norma put a plea for sponsors in her church bulletin.

— diane bell, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Vietnamese refugee family 'gives back' 42 years after evacuation," 28 Aug. 2017
Among those in attendance at the christening ceremony were Navy Secretary Richard V. Spencer and Charlotte Riley, sponsor of the future USS Charleston (LCS 18).

— ashley remkus, AL.com, "USS Charleston littoral combat ship christened at ceremony in Mobile," 26 Aug. 2017
Ultimately, the animation mogul decided to play his character, an obnoxious energy-drink founder (and race-car sponsor), with an exaggerated English accent.

— jordan hoffman, HWD, "Steven Soderbergh Opens Up His Office and His Process, If You Ask the Right Questions," 16 Aug. 2017

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Origin and Etymology of sponsor

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

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First Known Use: 1651

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sponsor Synonyms

Synonyms

backer, guarantor, patron, surety

Related Words

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

Other Broadcasting Terms

continuity, dissolve, fade, feed, remote, residual, spike, wipe

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Definition of sponsor

sponsored; sponsoring play \ˈspän(t)s-(ə-)riŋ\

transitive verb

:to be or stand sponsor for

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Examples of sponsor in a Sentence

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

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The Lummi Nation has caught at least 20,000 Atlantic salmon in an emergency fishery sponsored by the tribe, which has promised to pay buyers to take the fish.

— lynda v. mapes, The Seattle Times, "Alarm over farmed Atlantic salmon spill crosses border into Canada," 30 Aug. 2017
Corporate sponsors have been asked to sponsor student memberships.

— chris mayhew, Cincinnati.com, "NKY schools get behind voluntary drug test clubs," 30 Aug. 2017
Low-income families with students in grades 3-12 in the Huntsville public school system can get free Internet through a program sponsored by T-Mobile.

— lee roop, AL.com, "T-Mobile offers free Internet to low-income Huntsville school kids," 25 Aug. 2017
Rage Against Addiction is sponsoring a Community Outreach Drug Awareness Concert, from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday in Tydings Park in Havre de Grace.

— david anderson, The Aegis, "Drug addiction awareness concert planned in Havre de Grace Saturday," 25 Aug. 2017
The insta-worthy moments — pink coconuts sponsored by Bumble, dessert from Jars by Dani, and beauty products via Coveteur — will have every twenty-something posting up a storm.

— natalina lopez, Town & Country, "A Peek Inside This Weekend's Legendary Millennial Pink-Themed Party in the Hamptons," 18 Aug. 2017
The Wine TerraceGuests may further enhance their evening by adding The Wine Terrace tasting experience sponsored by Los Angeles magazine.

— Los Angeles Magazine, "The Wine Terrace at Opera at the Beach," 14 Aug. 2017
The event was sponsored by Ottobock Healthcare and led by Vobora, who is the founder and CEO of the Adaptive Training Foundation, which helps individuals with disabilities regain their athleticism by participating in intense adaptive sports.

— valeria merino, The Courier-Journal, "Former NFL linebacker, powerlifter inspire Louisville amputees," 4 Aug. 2017
More information on the Crisis Center and the outing, as well as information on how to sponsor a hole or to register is at http://www.crisisctr.org.

— erin gallagher, Daily Southtown, "Golf outing honors memory of Crisis Center founder," 26 July 2017

First Known Use of sponsor

1869

SPONSOR Defined for English Language Learners

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Definition of sponsor for English Language Learners

: a person or organization that pays the cost of an activity or event (such as a radio or television program, sports event, concert, etc.) in return for the right to advertise during the activity or event
: a person or organization that gives someone money for participating in a charity event (such as a walk or race)
: an organization that gives money to an athlete for training, clothes, equipment, etc., in return for the right to use the athlete for advertising

sponsor

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Definition of sponsor for English Language Learners

: to be a sponsor for (something or someone)

SPONSOR Defined for Kids

sponsor

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noun spon·sor \ ˈspän-sər \

Definition of sponsor for Students

1 :a person who takes the responsibility for some other person or thing

2 :a person who represents someone being baptized and takes responsibility for his or her spiritual development :godparent

3 :a person or an organization that pays for or plans and carries out a project or activity

4 :a person who gives money to someone participating in an event for charity

5 :a person or an organization that pays the cost of a radio or television program

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noun spon·sor

legal Definition of sponsor

1 :a legislator who introduces and supports a legislative proposal (as a bill or amendment)

2 :a person who assumes responsibility for some other person (as an immigrant) or thing

3 a :one that securitizes assets

b :one that promotes, advocates, or favors a business venture (as investment in a security or limited partnership)

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