Sponsorship — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈspän(t)-sər/ (noun) /(ˌ)kō-ˈspän(t)-sər/ (noun) spon·sor

Meaning & Definition of Sponsorship

Sponsorship (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
  4. a joint sponsor

Sponsorship (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the financial support and general guidance for an undertaking

    "a youth softball league under the sponsorship of local businesses"

    similar: aegis, auspice, backing, patronage
    related: bankrolling, endowment, financing, funding, subsidy, encouragement, fosterage, aid, assistance, help

Related Entry: Sponsor (noun)

Sponsor is a different word from Sponsorship. The synonyms below are for sponsor, not for sponsorship.

  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

Related Entry: Sponsors (noun)

Sponsors is a different word from Sponsorship. The synonyms below are for sponsors, not for sponsorship.

  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: backers, guarantors, patrons, sureties
    related: chaperones, advocates, champions, supporters, angels, benefactors, underwriters, coaches, mentors, teachers, cosponsors, cosignatories, cosigners

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Sponsorship

The most common words with a similar meaning to Sponsorship:

aegis, auspice, backing, patronage

Related Words for Sponsorship

bankrolling, endowment, financing, funding, subsidy, encouragement, fosterage, aid, assistance, help

Word Forms of Sponsorship

Inflections: cosponsors, co-sponsors

Derived words: sponsorial (adjective), sponsorship (noun), cosponsor (transitive verb), cosponsorship (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Sponsorship

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

First known use: 1651

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Sponsorship

Frequently Asked Questions about Sponsorship

What does "Sponsorship" mean?

"Sponsorship" means one who presents a candidate for baptism or confirmation and undertakes responsibility for the person's religious education or spiritual welfare. As a noun, 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.

What is another word for "Sponsorship"?

Other words for "Sponsorship" include aegis, auspice, backing and patronage. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Sponsorship" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Sponsorship"?

There are 14 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Sponsorship". Common alternatives include aegis, auspice, backing and patronage.

How do you use "Sponsorship" in a sentence?

Examples of "Sponsorship" in a sentence: "a youth softball league under the sponsorship of local businesses".

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

"Sponsorship" is a noun.

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

As a B2-level word, "Sponsorship" 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 "Sponsorship"?

"Sponsorship" is pronounced /ˈspän(t)-sər/ as a noun and /(ˌ)kō-ˈspän(t)-sər/ as a noun and divided into syllables as spon·sor.

What is the origin of the word "Sponsorship"?

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