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- pronunciation:
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- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb)
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
a person or group who assumes responsibility for someone or something.
The sponsor for the refugee family helped them find a place to live.- similar words:
- patron
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definition 2: |
a business entity or a person who finances a radio or television program in exchange for advertising.
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definition 3: |
a person or organization who pledges something on behalf of another.
The charity ball attracted many sponsors.- similar words:
- patron
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definition 4: |
a person who presents someone for baptism or confirmation; godparent.
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related words: |
backer, champion, friend, guaranty |
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part of speech: |
transitive verb |
inflections: |
sponsors, sponsoring, sponsored |
definition: |
to serve as a sponsor for; vouch for.
- similar words:
- patronize, start, underwrite
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related words: |
back, capitalize, cultivate, endorse, favor, go, guarantee, guaranty, stake |
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derivations: |
sponsorial (adj.), sponsorship (n.) |
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