sponsor
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural
sponsors
plural
sponsors
Britannica Dictionary definition of SPONSOR
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a
:
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
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Our company is a sponsor of the race.
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corporate sponsors
b
:
a person or organization that gives someone money for participating in a charity event (such as a walk or race)
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I have over 50 sponsors for next week's race.
c
:
an organization that gives money to an athlete for training, clothes, equipment, etc., in return for the right to use the athlete for advertising
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Her sponsors include a major sneaker company.
2
a
:
someone who takes the responsibility for someone or something
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He agreed to be my sponsor so that I could join the club.
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The senator is a sponsor of the proposed bill.
b
:
a person who teaches and guides someone in religious or spiritual matters
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She was my sponsor at my confirmation. [=she helped to prepare me for my confirmation]
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sponsor
/ˈspɑːnsɚ/
verb
sponsors;
sponsored;
sponsoring
2
sponsor
/ˈspɑːnsɚ/
verb
sponsors;
sponsored;
sponsoring
Britannica Dictionary definition of SPONSOR
[+ object]
:
to be a sponsor for (something or someone)
— sometimes used in combination
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The radio station sponsored the concert.
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The tournament is sponsored by local businesses.
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Will you sponsor me for the charity race?
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He sponsored me at my confirmation.
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She sponsored the new tax bill.
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sponsored events
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a state-sponsored study
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government-sponsored programs
