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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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.
Recent Examples of sponsor from the Web
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The presenting sponsor is the William Gumpert Foundation.
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The bill was introduced in April and now has 30 co-sponsors.
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Three national corporate sponsors of Make-A-Wish joined forces to support the organization that grants life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.
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The bill's primary sponsor, New Jersey Assemblywoman Sheila Oliver, said it isn't intended to blame police encounters gone wrong on children, but rather to prepare them for real world interactions with officers.
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A major private sponsor of the park is anonymous, Chirico said.
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The Mackenzie Tour is the sponsor name for PGA Tour Canada, the Canadian arm of the PGA Tour.
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McDonald's again was the major sponsor for Taste of Oak Brook with its $100,000 contribution.
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Sponsors Rumpke and Northgate Mall pay for the fireworks themselves, but the setup and firing crew is all-volunteer with years of experience.
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Origin and Etymology of sponsor
Late Latin, from Latin, guarantor, surety, from spondēre to promise — more at spouse
sponsor
Definition of sponsor
sponsored
;sponsoring
play \ˈspän(t)s-(ə-)riŋ\transitive verb
: to be or stand sponsor for
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.
Recent Examples of sponsor from the Web
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Pakistan claims that India, too, has covertly sponsored subversive groups.
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The stunt was sponsored by Netflix, which produced Gilmore Girls:
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Professional photographer Andrew Brusso is a volunteer with the nonprofit Friends of Weeki Wachee State Park, which sponsors the camps.
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Reporting on this project is supported by a fellowship in public service journalism sponsored by the Greater Milwaukee Foundation, which aims to inform and foster civic engagement around building healthier communities.
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First Known Use of sponsor
1869
SPONSOR Defined for English Language Learners
sponsor
playDefinition of sponsor for English Language Learners
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: 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
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: a person or organization that gives someone money for participating in a charity event (such as a walk or race)
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: an organization that gives money to an athlete for training, clothes, equipment, etc., in return for the right to use the athlete for advertising
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Definition of sponsor for English Language Learners
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: to be a sponsor for (something or someone)
SPONSOR Defined for Kids
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
sponsorship
\-ˌship\ nounDefinition of sponsor for Students
sponsored
;sponsoring
: to act as sponsor for
Law Dictionary
sponsor
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
3a : one that securitizes assets b : one that promotes, advocates, or favors a business venture (as investment in a security or limited partnership)
sponsor
verbsponsorship
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