spon|sor

spon|sor
spon|sor «SPON suhr», noun, verb.
–n.
1. a person or group of persons responsible for a person or thing: »

the sponsor of a law, the sponsor of a student applying for a scholarship.

2. a person who makes a formal promise or pledge on behalf of another; surety.
3. a person who stands with the parents at an infant's baptism, agreeing to assist in the child's religious upbringing if necessary; godfather or godmother.
4. a company, store, or other business firm that pays the costs of a radio or television program during which its products or services are advertised: »

A television sponsor is shopping for a replacement for “My Favorite Husband” (New York Times).

5. a person or group that arranges or promotes an organization, meeting, or the like.
6. a person who pledges or gives a certain amount of financial assistance to an organization.
–v.t.
to act as sponsor for; be the sponsor of: »

The local churches sponsor our scout troop.

╂[< Latin spōnsor < spondēre give assurance, promise solemnly]

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • spon·sor·ship — /ˈspɑːnsɚˌʃıp/ noun, pl ships 1 : an arrangement in which a sponsor agrees to give money to someone or something [noncount] You cannot race without sponsorship. He receives millions of dollars in sponsorship. sponsorship deals …   Useful english dictionary

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