Sponsor: meaning, definitions and examples

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sponsor

 

[ หˆspษ’nsษ™ ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น patrocinador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคพเคฏเฅ‹เคœเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Sponsoren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sponsor

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฟะพะฝัะพั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sponsor

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใƒใƒณใ‚ตใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sponsor

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ patrocinador

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sponsor

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Šคํฐ์„œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑุงุนูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sponzor

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sponzor

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ตžๅŠฉๅ•†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sponzor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ styrktaraรฐili

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะตะผะตัƒัˆั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒžแƒแƒœแƒกแƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sponsor

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ patrocinador

Etymology

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.

See also: sponsors, sponsorship.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #7,502 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.