sponsor

noun countable

UK /ˈspɒnsə(r)/

Word Forms

singular	sponsor
plural	sponsors

1
a person or business that pays money to support an event, a television or radio programme, a website etc as a way to advertise their products or services
Synonyms and related words
People involved in advertising and promotion
adman
advertiser
the ASA
1. 1a
  someone who gives money in order to help someone who lives in another country
  Synonyms and related words
  Charity and giving money to charity
  aid
  aid
  alms
2. 1b
  someone who agrees to give money to someone who is taking part in a charity event
  Synonyms and related words
  Charity and giving money to charity
  aid
  aid
  alms
2
a country, organization, or group that organizes and supports an activity
sponsor of:
The US has always been a key sponsor of the peace process.
Synonyms and related words
Supporters of ideas, plans or people
supporter
follower
advocate
3
an elected official in a parliament who writes a bill and organizes support for it in order to try get other officials to vote for it
sponsor of:
the sponsor of the amendment
Synonyms and related words
Individual government officials
agent
alderman
alderwoman
4
a person or organization that accepts responsibility for someone else for a period of time
Synonyms and related words
Friends and acquaintances
friend
acquaintance
companion
1. 4a
  in the Christian religion, a person who promises to take some responsibility for the religious education of someone who is being baptized or confirmed
  Synonyms and related words
  Christian ceremonies, services, prayers and practices
  amen
  anthem
  baptise

sponsor

noun countable

US /ˈspɑnsər/

Word Forms

singular	sponsor
plural	sponsors

1
a person or business that pays money to support an event, a television or radio program, a website, etc. as a way to advertise their products or services
Synonyms and related words
People involved in advertising and promotion
adman
advertiser
audience
1. 1a
  someone who gives money in order to help someone who lives in another country
  Synonyms and related words
  Charity and giving money to charity
  aid
  aid
  alms
2. 1b
  someone who agrees to give money to someone who is taking part in a charity event
  Synonyms and related words
  Charity and giving money to charity
  aid
  aid
  alms
2
a country, organization, or group that organizes and supports an activity
sponsor of:
The U.S. has always been a key sponsor of the peace process.
Synonyms and related words
Supporters of ideas, plans or people
supporter
follower
advocate
3
an elected official in Congress or Parliament who writes a bill and organizes support for it in order to try get other officials to vote for it
sponsor of:
The senator is a sponsor of a new anti-violence bill.
Synonyms and related words
Individual government officials
agent
alderman
alderwoman
4
a person or organization that accepts responsibility for someone else for a period of time
Synonyms and related words
Friends and acquaintances
friend
acquaintance
companion
1. 4a
  in the Christian religion, a person who promises to take some responsibility for the religious education of someone who is being baptized or confirmed
  Synonyms and related words
  Christian ceremonies, services, prayers and practices
  amen
  anthem
  baptise

sponsor

verb transitive

UK /ˈspɒnsə(r)/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	sponsor
he/she/it	sponsors
present participle	sponsoring
past tense	sponsored
past participle	sponsored

1
to pay for or give money to an event, a television or radio programme, a website etc as a way to advertise your products or services
Nissan sponsors the championships as part of its community relations work.
Synonyms and related words
To spend or to pay money
disburse
spend
pay
1. 1a
  to agree to give money to someone who is going to take part in a charity event
  Synonyms and related words
  Charity and giving money to charity
  aid
  aid
  alms
2. 1b
  to give money in order to help someone who lives in another country
  Please call now if you are interested in sponsoring a child.
  Synonyms and related words
  Charity and giving money to charity
  aid
  aid
  alms
2
to organize and support an event or activity
The UN will sponsor a women’s conference this summer.
Earthwatch is an international organization that sponsors scientific research.
a government-sponsored conservation programme
Synonyms and related words
To support an idea, plan or person
support
back
get behind
3
if an elected official sponsors a bill, they write the bill and organize support for it in order to try to get other officials in a parliament to vote for it
Synonyms and related words
To support an idea, plan or person
support
back
get behind
4
to accept responsibility for someone’s actions or financial situation
We sponsored a family who came from India.
Synonyms and related words
To be responsible for something
answer for
accept
carry
Synonyms and related words
To support an idea, plan or person
support
back
get behind

sponsor

verb transitive

US /ˈspɑnsər/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	sponsor
he/she/it	sponsors
present participle	sponsoring
past tense	sponsored
past participle	sponsored

1
to pay for or give money to an event, a television or radio program, a website, etc. as a way to advertise your products or services
Nissan sponsors the championships as part of its community relations work.
Synonyms and related words
To spend or to pay money
disburse
spend
pay
1. 1a
  to agree to give money to someone who is going to take part in a charity event
  Synonyms and related words
  Charity and giving money to charity
  aid
  aid
  alms
2. 1b
  to give money in order to help someone who lives in another country
  Please call now if you are interested in sponsoring a child.
  Synonyms and related words
  Charity and giving money to charity
  aid
  aid
  alms
2
to organize and support an event or activity
The U.N. will sponsor a women’s conference this summer.
Earthwatch is an international organization that sponsors scientific research.
a government-sponsored conservation program
Synonyms and related words
To support an idea, plan or person
support
back
get behind
3
if an elected official sponsors a bill, they write the bill and organize support for it in order to try to get other officials in Congress or Parliament to vote for it
Synonyms and related words
To support an idea, plan or person
support
back
get behind
4
to accept responsibility for someone’s actions or financial situation
We sponsored a family who came from Cuba.
Synonyms and related words
To be responsible for something
answer for
accept
carry
Synonyms and related words
To support an idea, plan or person
support
back
get behind

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