Sponsor: meaning, definitions and examples

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sponsor

[ ˈspɒnsə ]

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business

A person or organization that provides funds or resources for a project, activity, or organization, typically in exchange for advertising or publicity.

Synonyms

backer, patron, supporter

Examples of usage

The company was looking for a sponsor for their charity event.
She managed to secure a sponsor for her art exhibition.

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business

To provide funds or resources to support a project, activity, or organization, typically in exchange for advertising or publicity.

Synonyms

finance, fund, support

Examples of usage

The company decided to sponsor the local sports team.
The charity event was sponsored by a local business.

Translations

Translations of the word "sponsor" in other languages:

🇵🇹 patrocinador

🇮🇳 प्रायोजक

🇩🇪 Sponsoren

🇮🇩 sponsor

🇺🇦 спонсор

🇵🇱 sponsor

🇯🇵 スポンサー

🇫🇷 sponsor

🇪🇸 patrocinador

🇹🇷 sponsor

🇰🇷 스폰서

🇸🇦 راعي

🇨🇿 sponzor

🇸🇰 sponzor

🇨🇳 赞助商

🇸🇮 sponzor

🇮🇸 styrktaraðili

🇰🇿 демеуші

🇬🇪 სპონსორი

🇦🇿 sponsor

🇲🇽 patrocinador

Word origin

The word 'sponsor' originated from the Latin word 'spondere', which means 'to promise'. In ancient Rome, a sponsor was someone who made a promise or guarantee on behalf of another. Over time, the meaning of the word evolved to include providing financial support or backing. The concept of sponsorship has become widespread in modern business and marketing, with companies seeking sponsors to help promote their products or services.