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sponsor

/ˈspɒnsə/

/ˈspɑːnsər/

Translations

sponsornoun

sponsornoun

A person or organization that provides funds for a project or activity carried out by another, in particular.

The company became the main sponsor of the charity event, providing all the necessary funding.

A person who introduces and supports a proposal for legislation.

The senator was the sponsor of the new environmental bill.

A person who takes responsibility for another person or group during a period of instruction, apprenticeship, or probation.

As a sponsor, she guided the new employee through the company's training program.

A godparent at a child's baptism.

He was honored to be chosen as the sponsor for his nephew's baptism.

sponsorverb

To support an event, activity, person, or organization financially or through the provision of products or services.

The company decided to sponsor the local soccer team by providing new uniforms and equipment.

To assume responsibility for someone or something, often by providing guidance or support.

She agreed to sponsor the new employee during his first month at the company.

To propose or support a proposal or legislation in a legislative body.

The senator decided to sponsor the new environmental bill in Congress.

sponsoradjective

Relating to or provided by a sponsor or sponsorship.

Sponsor branding appeared on every athlete's jersey.