Sponsor — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈspän(t)-sər/ spon·sor

Meaning & Definition of Sponsor

Sponsor (noun)

  1. one who presents a candidate for baptism or confirmation and undertakes responsibility for the person's religious education or spiritual welfare
  2. one who assumes responsibility for some other person or thing
  3. a person or an organization that pays for or plans and carries out a project or activity; especially, one that pays the cost of a radio or television program usually in return for advertising time during its course

Sponsor (verb)

  1. to be or stand sponsor for

Sponsor (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a person who takes the responsibility for some other person or thing

    "you'll need a sponsor to recommend you in order to get into the exclusive country club"

    similar: backer, guarantor, patron, surety
    related: chaperone, advocate, champion, supporter, angel, benefactor, underwriter, coach, mentor, teacher, cosponsor, cosignatory, cosigner

Sponsor (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in fund, finance

    similar: finance, fund, patronize, set up, stake, underwrite, keep, maintain, provide (for), support

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Sponsor

The most common words with a similar meaning to Sponsor:

backer, guarantor, patron, surety, finance, fund, patronize, set up, stake, underwrite, keep, maintain, provide (for), support

Related Words for Sponsor

chaperone, advocate, champion, supporter, angel, benefactor, underwriter, coach, mentor, teacher, cosponsor, cosignatory, cosigner

Word Forms of Sponsor

Inflections: sponsored, sponsoring

Derived words: sponsorial (adjective), sponsorship (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Sponsor

Late Latin, from Latin, guarantor, surety, from spondēre to promise spouse

First known use: 1651

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Sponsor

Words & Phrases Containing Sponsor

cosponsor

Frequently Asked Questions about Sponsor

What does "Sponsor" mean?

"Sponsor" means one who presents a candidate for baptism or confirmation and undertakes responsibility for the person's religious education or spiritual welfare. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: one who presents a candidate for baptism or confirmation and undertakes responsibility for the person's religious education or spiritual welfare. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Sponsor"?

Other words for "Sponsor" include backer, guarantor, patron, surety, finance, fund, patronize and set up. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Sponsor" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Sponsor"?

There are 27 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Sponsor". Common alternatives include backer, guarantor, patron, surety, finance, fund, patronize, set up, stake and underwrite.

How do you use "Sponsor" in a sentence?

Examples of "Sponsor" in a sentence: "you'll need a sponsor to recommend you in order to get into the exclusive country club".

Is "Sponsor" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Sponsor" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

Is "Sponsor" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Sponsor" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+.

How do you pronounce "Sponsor"?

"Sponsor" is pronounced /ˈspän(t)-sər/ and divided into syllables as spon·sor.

What is the origin of the word "Sponsor"?

"Sponsor" comes from Late Latin, from Latin, guarantor, surety, from spondēre to promise spouse. First known use: 1651.