sponsor

noun
UK: /ˈspɒnsər/
US: /ˈspɑːnsər/

  1. A person or company that pays for a project, event, or organization.

    1. My dad is a sponsor of the local team. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company decided to sponsor the event to improve its public image. [ ] [ ]

  2. Someone who supports a person or cause; a backer or promoter.

    1. He is my sponsor and helps me a lot. [ ] [ ]
    2. She acted as a sponsor for the new initiative, providing guidance and resources. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

promoter patron supporter underwrite finance support champion advocate
sponsor verb

  1. To provide financial or other support to a person, organization, or activity.

    1. I will sponsor you to run the race. [ ] [ ]
    2. The bank agreed to sponsor the charity event, covering all the expenses. [ ] [ ]

  2. To endorse or support a proposal or candidate.

    1. The senator agreed to sponsor the bill. [ ] [ ]
    2. Several organizations decided to sponsor the candidate, hoping to influence policy. [ ] [ ]
sponsor adjective

  1. Providing financial or other support.

    1. She wrote sponsor letter for visa. [ ] [ ]
    2. The sponsor organization confirmed their commitment to the project's long-term goals. [ ] [ ]
sponsor transitive-verb

  1. To formally introduce (a bill, resolution, or the like) for consideration or action.

    1. The senator will sponsor the bill. [ ] [ ]
    2. Several members of Congress have pledged to sponsor the resolution. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "sponsor" in English means: A person or company that pays for a project, event, or organization., Someone who supports a person or cause; a backer or promoter..

The phonetic transcription of "sponsor" is /ˈspɒnsər/ in British English and /ˈspɑːnsər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "sponsor": promoter, patron, supporter, underwrite, finance, support, champion, advocate.

Example usage of "sponsor": "My dad is a sponsor of the local team.". More examples on the page.