spon·sor | \ ˈspän(t)-sər 
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\Definition of sponsor
(Entry 1 of 2)
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
sponsor
verbsponsored; sponsoring\ ˈspän(t)s-(ə-)riŋ \
\Definition of sponsor (Entry 2 of 2)
: to be or stand sponsor for
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Other Words from sponsor
Noun
sponsorial \ spän-ˈsȯr-ē-əl \ adjective
\ adjectivesponsorship \ ˈspän(t)-sər-ˌship \ noun
\ noun
Examples of sponsor in a Sentence
Noun
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. Verb
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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Recent Examples on the Web: Noun This event is made possible through the generosity of co-sponsor Hoffman SummerWood.
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courant.com, "Community News For The West Hartford Edition," 19 Nov. 2020 Five percent rely on a foreign government or university, and 0.4% rely on a foreign private sponsor.
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David L. Di Maria, The Conversation, "US colleges report a 43% decline in new international student enrollment, and not just because of the pandemic," 19 Nov. 2020 The contribution is the largest single donation San Diego Oasis has received from a corporate sponsor or partner in the history of the nonprofit organization, said Simona Valanciute, Oasis president and CEO.
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San Diego Union-Tribune, "Cox donates $300,000 to support free tech education at San Diego Oasis," 16 Nov. 2020 Carroll Bradford has committed to remain the presenting sponsor for the next several years.
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John Cutter, orlandosentinel.com, "Carroll Bradford : No. 1 in medium category," 14 Nov. 2020 Valerio wears silk long underwear from L.L. Bean, a sponsor, but also recommends plus-size options from brands prAna and Oiselle.
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Jen Rose Smith, CNN, "There is (almost) no such thing as bad weather: How to dress warmly for winter fun," 13 Nov. 2020 Pepsi, the longtime sponsor for the Super Bowl performance event, announced the news today with Roc Nation, Jay-Z's entertainment company, as part of an ongoing partnership.
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Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, "The Weeknd Will Perform at the 2021 Super Bowl Halftime Show," 12 Nov. 2020 Navy and Marine ships traditionally have a female sponsor in addition to a municipal sponsorship from a city or town, according to Navy veteran Bill Spence.
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Jamie Landers, The Arizona Republic, "Granddaughter honors Pearl Harbor survivor through USS Arizona sponsorship in Gilbert," 11 Nov. 2020 Orphan drug designation'' means special status to a drug or biological product a rare disease or condition upon request of a sponsor, according to the FDA.
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Josh Peter, USA TODAY, "Alex Trebek dead at 80: Why pancreatic cancer is so deadly," 9 Nov. 2020 Recent Examples on the Web: Verb Beginning in 2021, Cannondale and EF Pro Cycling will sponsor a 12-person co-ed team at both an HBCU and a TCU.
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Nancy Armour, USA TODAY, "Opinion: Cycling heavyweights hope starting HBCU, TCU teams will help improve diversity," 12 Nov. 2020 To sponsor a planting event or volunteer, email education and outreach coordinator Cara Abbott at abbott@regionalconservation.org.
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Jennifer Shapiro-sacks, sun-sentinel.com, "Invasive species out, native plants in at Delray Beach Park," 4 Nov. 2020 Express advocacy groups sponsor advertising that specifically call for people to vote for or against a candidate.
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chicagotribune.com, "Outside groups spend $8.2 million on Wisconsin legislative races, according to watchdog report," 2 Nov. 2020 The Stafford Area Farmers & Crafters Market put together and will sponsor a farmers market on Saturday, Oct. 31, on the Four Town Fairgrounds, 56 Egypt Road.
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courant.com, "Community news for the Enfield edition," 22 Oct. 2020 The organization will sponsor its first presentation on Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 7 p.m. with Harford County District Court judge Kerwin A, Miller, Sr., a UMBC faculty member who will discuss criminal justice and social justice.
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Edward Lee, baltimoresun.com, "Desire for change pushes UMBC athletes to form Retriever CARE to combat social injustice," 20 Oct. 2020 Businesses or individuals, for instance, could sponsor the fitness center or one of three basketball courts, or the scoreboard.
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Karen Caffarini, chicagotribune.com, "Merrillville accepts $10M gift for naming rights to community center," 28 Oct. 2020 Boo: The Monster Mash will be a drive-thru event during this year of COVID-19, according to sponsor St. Tammany Health System Parenting Center, and tickets are already on sale.
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NOLA.com, "Vintner dinners, a sunset concert, pumpkin patches, golf and shooting tourneys on tap," 12 Oct. 2020 Bridgeland notes that lawmakers who sign on to co-sponsor a bill may not be willing to actually go to bat during negotiations.
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Rachel M Cohen, Bloomberg.com, "National Service Has Rare Bipartisan Support But an Uncertain Future," 15 Oct. 2020
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sponsor
nounEnglish Language Learners Definition of sponsor
(Entry 1 of 2)
: 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
verbEnglish Language Learners Definition of sponsor (Entry 2 of 2)
: to be a sponsor for (something or someone)
See the full definition for sponsor in the English Language Learners Dictionary
sponsor
nounspon·sor | \ ˈspän-sər \
\Kids Definition of sponsor
(Entry 1 of 2)
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
sponsor
verbsponsored; sponsoring
Kids Definition of sponsor (Entry 2 of 2)
: to act as sponsor for
sponsor
nounspon·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
3a : 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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