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   Spon·sor

   /ˈspän(t)sər/

   

   noun

   • 1. an individual or organization that pays some or all of the costs involved in staging a sporting or artistic event in return for advertising: "the production cost $50,000, most coming from local sponsors"
   • ▪ a person who pledges to donate a certain amount of money to another person after they have participated in a fund-raising event organized on behalf of a charity.
   • ▪ a business or organization that pays for or contributes to the costs of a radio or television program in return for advertising: US "NBC found a sponsor willing to put the election up on prime time"
   • 2. a person who introduces and supports a proposal for legislation: "a leading sponsor of the bill"
   • ▪ a person taking official responsibility for the actions of another: "they act as informants, sponsors, and contacts for new immigrants"
   • ▪ a godparent at a child's baptism.
   • ▪ (especially in the Roman Catholic Church) a person presenting a candidate for confirmation: "Paul has asked me to be his sponsor for confirmation next month"

   verb

   • 1. provide funds for (a project or activity or the person carrying it out): "Joe is being sponsored by his church"
   • ▪ pay some or all of the costs involved in staging (a sporting or artistic event) in return for advertising: "the event is sponsored by Cathay Pacific"
   • ▪ pledge to donate a certain sum of money to (someone) after they have participated in a fund-raising event organized on behalf of a charity: "she wishes to thank all those people who sponsored her"
   • 2. introduce and support (a proposal) in a legislative assembly: "the senator who sponsored the bill said it will ultimately improve people's health"
   • ▪ propose and organize (negotiations or talks) between other people or groups: "the U.S. sponsored negotiations between the two sides"

   Word Origin mid 17th century (as a noun): from Latin, from spondere ‘promise solemnly’. The verb dates from the late 19th century.

   Derivatives

   • 1. sponsorial adjective

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   Definitions of sponsor. noun. an advocate who presents a person (as for an award or a degree or an introduction etc.) synonyms: presenter. see more. noun. someone who supports or champions something. synonyms: patron, supporter. see more. verb. assume sponsorship of. synonyms: patronise, patronize. see more. verb.

3. www.britannica.com › dictionary › sponsorSponsor Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   SPONSOR meaning: 1 : 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; 2 : a person or organization that gives someone money for participating in a charity event (such as a walk or race)

4. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishsponsor verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   sponsor something to introduce a proposal for a new law, etc. The bill was sponsored by a Labour MP. Definition of sponsor verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySPONSOR | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   sponsor noun [C] (PAYER) B2. a person or company that supports a person, organization, or activity by giving money: All the major theaters now have sponsors, especially for high-cost productions. The players wore shirts with the sponsor's logo on the front. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionsponsor noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   noun. /ˈspɑnsər/ a person or company that pays for a radio or television program, or for a concert or sporting event, usually in return for advertising The race organizers are trying to attract sponsors. The first episode of the new program attracted the number of viewers that the sponsors had been guaranteed. Definitions on the go.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySPONSOR | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   to give money to someone to support an activity, event, or organization, sometimes as a way to advertise your company or product: The event is sponsored by local companies. UK a sponsored walk (= a walk for charity) sponsorship. noun [ U ] an arrangement in which someone gives money to support something. sponsor. noun [ C ] uk / ˈspɒnsə r/ us. B2.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSPONSOR definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   3 days ago · noun. 1. a person who vouches or is responsible for a person or thing. 2. a person, firm, organization, etc., that finances and buys the time to broadcast a radio or television program so as to advertise a product, a political party, etc. 3. a person who makes a pledge or promise on behalf of another. 4.