spon·sor
ˈspän(t)-sər 
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
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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Daniela Avila, People.com, 25 Apr. 2025
If a sponsor can’t produce a tax return or pay stubs for the last 60 consecutive days, they are being advised to turn in a note by their employer on official company letterhead, and case managers must be able to speak with a supervisor or human resources.
—Rachel Uranga, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2025
Julia Gomez, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2025
The Catholic Church in China is split between the underground church, recognized by most Catholics as the true church, and the Chinese Catholic Patriotic Association, which is sponsored by Beijing.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 24 Apr. 2025
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Noun
At the cantina, George Strait's tequila, which is the festival's official tequila sponsor, will offer the Cowboys & Daydreamers margarita.
—Daniela Avila, People.com, 25 Apr. 2025
If a sponsor can’t produce a tax return or pay stubs for the last 60 consecutive days, they are being advised to turn in a note by their employer on official company letterhead, and case managers must be able to speak with a supervisor or human resources.
—Rachel Uranga, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2025
Verb
The winning numbers for the Powerball from Saturday, April 26 are: 1, 12, 14, 18, 69 Powerball: 2
Powerplay: 3X
Winning lottery numbers are sponsored by Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2025
The Catholic Church in China is split between the underground church, recognized by most Catholics as the true church, and the Chinese Catholic Patriotic Association, which is sponsored by Beijing.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 24 Apr. 2025
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“Sponsor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sponsor. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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sponsor
1 of 2 noun
spon·sor
ˈspän(t)-sər
1
: a person who takes the responsibility for some other person or thing
2
3
a
: a person or an organization that pays for or plans and carries out a project or activity
b
: a person or an organization that pays the cost of a radio or television program
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