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How to pronounce sponsor in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms patron, supporter
Type of benefactor, helper
Has types godfather, surety, tower of strength, warranter, warrantor, backer, godparent, angel, guarantor, patroness, patronne, pillar of strength
Derivation sponsorship
Type Words
Synonyms patronise, patronize
Type of support
Has types cosponsor
Type Words
Synonyms buy at, frequent, patronise, patronize, shop, shop at
Type of support, back up
Type Words
Synonyms presenter
Type of proponent, advocator, advocate, exponent
Type Words
Type of support, back up


The senator announced that he would sponsor the health care plan.

Examples of sponsor

sponsor
Lightford, the bill's sponsor, said no groups registered opposition to her bill.
From the stltoday.com
Although he's not a co-sponsor of the legislation, Hastings is backing the idea.
From the thenewstribune.com
In 1945, the team took on a new sponsor and became the Match Corporation Queens.
From the dailyherald.com
It was through a letter Radya wrote to her American sponsor that we reconnected.
From the newsweek.com
Donors were able to sponsor specific parts of the vessel and items of equipment.
From the scoop.co.nz
Democratic Rep. Eileen Cody, the bill sponsor, has estimated it at $150 million.
From the thenewstribune.com
He referred questions to John Parker, a consultant to Rossy's sponsor Breitling.
From the sacbee.com
The Shell Houston Open granted him a sponsor exemption to participate this week.
From the chron.com
They sponsor and sell and advertise these vastly increased units of speculation.
From the theatlantic.com
More examples
  • Assume sponsorship of
  • Patron: someone who supports or champions something
  • Assume responsibility for or leadership of; "The senator announced that he would sponsor the health care plan"
  • Presenter: an advocate who presents a person (as for an award or a degree or an introduction etc.)
  • Patronize: do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
  • (sponsorship) the act of sponsoring (either officially or financially)
  • To sponsor something is to support an event, activity, person, or organization financially or through the provision of products or services. A sponsor is the individual or group that provides the support, similar to a benefactor.
  • A sponsor, in the United States Congress, is a senator or representative who introduces a bill or amendment and is its chief advocate. Committees are occasionally identified as sponsors of legislation as well. A sponsor is also sometimes called a "primary sponsor."
  • The ceremonies involved in naming and launching naval ships are based in traditions thousands of years old.