sponsor — a person or organization that pays for or supports an event, activity, person, or organization financially
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person or organization that pays for or supports an event, activity, person, or organization financially
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈspɑːnsər/
Example Sentences
- The energy drink company decided to sponsor a extreme napping competition.
- Many companies sponsor scholarships for talented students.
- My grandmother wants to sponsor a professional eating contest because she loves cooking shows.
sponsor
NOUN[/ˈspɑːnsər/]
a person or organization that pays for or supports an event, activity, person, or organization financially
💡 Concept
A local bakery agreed to sponsor the youth soccer team's new jerseys.
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈspɑːnsər/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈspɒnsə(r)/
🌳Etymology
Rootspons-
Suffix--or
🎵Rhyme
monsterconquerproper
monster
conquer
proper
🔗Collocations
main sponsor
sponsor a program
corporate sponsor
sponsor an event
financial sponsor
title sponsor
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“The energy drink company decided to sponsor a extreme napping competition.”
“Many companies sponsor scholarships for talented students.”
😄 Fun example
“My grandmother wants to sponsor a professional eating contest because she loves cooking shows.”
“The local bank sponsors our school's science fair every year.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
supporterbackerpatronbenefactordonor
Antonyms
opponentdetractor
Related
fundingdonationsupportendorsementpartnership
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