sponsor
6 synonyms and 0 antonyms for sponsor, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A person or organization that provides money to support an event, program, or activity, usually in return for publicity.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use sponsor
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
A learned borrowing from Latin sponsor, meaning "a guarantor" — someone who stands surety for another.
Full origin of sponsor →Frequently asked questions
What does “sponsor” mean?
The word “sponsor” means a person or organization that provides money to support an event, program, or activity, usually in return for publicity. In plain terms, someone (or some company) that backs an event, person, or cause, often financially.
How do you pronounce “sponsor”?
“Sponsor” is pronounced SPON-suh (/ˈspɑn.sɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “sponsor” in a sentence?
Here is “sponsor” used in a sentence: “The marathon's main sponsor put its logo on every runner's bib.”
What part of speech is “sponsor”?
Depending on how it is used, “sponsor” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “sponsor” come from?
The word “sponsor” comes from Latin. A learned borrowing from Latin sponsor, meaning "a guarantor" — someone who stands surety for another.
Is “sponsor” a common word?
“Sponsor” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “sponsor” have?
“Sponsor” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person or organization that provides money to support an event, program, or activity, usually in return for publicity.
What is the difference between a sponsor and a donor?
A donor gives money or goods without expecting anything in return. A sponsor provides money to support an event, programme, or activity usually in exchange for something — most often publicity, such as a logo on team shirts or a name on a venue.
What is a sponsor in a recovery programme?
In recovery programmes, a sponsor is an experienced member who takes formal responsibility for guiding and supporting a newer member. This reflects the personal sense of sponsor: someone who vouches for and mentors another person.
What is the difference between sponsorship and advertising?
Advertising buys direct promotional space or airtime for a message the advertiser controls. Sponsorship funds an event, team, or programme in return for public association with it — the sponsor's name appears, but the sponsored activity remains the focus.