sponsor
sponsor /ˈspɑːnsɝ/
noun
-
(
)
Someone who supports or champions something
(
patron
, supporter
, sponsor
)
someone who supports or champions something
The generous sponsor funded the educational expenses of underprivileged children.
The generous sponsor funded the educational expenses of underprivileged children.
-
An advocate who presents a person (as for an award or a degree or an introduction etc.)
(
presenter
[British] , sponsor
)
an advocate who presents a person (as for an award or a degree or an introduction etc.)
verb
-
()
Assume sponsorship of
(
patronise
, patronize
, sponsor
)
assume sponsorship of
-
()
Assume responsibility for or leadership of
(
sponsor
)
assume responsibility for or leadership of
The senator announced that he would sponsor the health care plan
The senator announced that he would sponsor the health care plan
-
Do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
(
buy at
, patronise
[British] , sponsor
, frequent
, patronize
, shop
, shop at
)
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
