First Known Use: 1651
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noun spon·sor \ˈspän(t)-sər\
: a person or organization that pays the cost of an activity or event (such as a radio or television program, sports event, concert, etc.) in return for the right to advertise during the activity or event
: a person or organization that gives someone money for participating in a charity event (such as a walk or race)
: an organization that gives money to an athlete for training, clothes, equipment, etc., in return for the right to use the athlete for advertising
Full Definition of SPONSOR
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: one who presents a candidate for baptism or confirmation and undertakes responsibility for the person's religious education or spiritual welfare
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: one who assumes responsibility for some other person or thing
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: 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
— spon·so·ri·al \spän-ˈsȯr-ē-əl\ adjective
— spon·sor·ship \ˈspän(t)-sər-ˌship\ noun
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Origin of SPONSOR
Late Latin, from Latin, guarantor, surety, from spondēre to promise — more at spouse
2sponsor
transitive verb
: to be a sponsor for (something or someone)
spon·soredspon·sor·ing \ˈspän(t)s-(ə-)riŋ\
Full Definition of SPONSOR
: to be or stand sponsor for
First Known Use of SPONSOR
1869
SPONSOR Defined for Kids
1sponsor
noun spon·sor \ˈspän-sər\
Definition of SPONSOR for Kids
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: a person who takes the responsibility for some other person or thing
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: a person who represents someone being baptized and takes responsibility for his or her spiritual development : godparent
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: a person or an organization that pays for or plans and carries out a project or activity
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: a person who gives money to someone participating in an event for charity
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: a person or an organization that pays the cost of a radio or television program
— spon·sor·ship \-ˌship\ noun
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verb
spon·soredspon·sor·ing
Definition of SPONSOR for Kids
: to act as sponsor for
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