sponsor meaning

sponsor as a verb

1. assume sponsorship of

   Synonyms: patronize, patronise

   Type of: support

   Kinds: cosponsor

2. assume responsibility for or leadership of
   • The senator announced that he would sponsor the health care plan

   Type of: support

3. do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

   Synonyms: patronize, patronise, shop, shop at, buy at, frequent

   Type of: support

sponsor as a noun

1. someone who supports or champions something

   Synonyms: patron, supporter

   Type of: benefactor

   Kinds: angel, godfather, godparent, guarantor, patroness, tower of strength

   Related forms: sponsorship

2. an advocate who presents a person (as for an award or a degree or an introduction etc.)

   Synonyms: presenter

   Type of: advocate

How to pronounce sponsor

sponsor is pronounced /ˈspɒnsə/ in British English and /ˈspɑnsɚ/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.