"sponsor" | Definition and Related Words

Noun

Someone who supports or champions something (synset 110427699)
is a type of: benefactor, helper - a person who helps people or institutions (especially with financial help)
subtypes:
- angel, backer - invests in a theatrical production
- godfather - someone having a relation analogous to that of a male sponsor to his godchild
- godparent - a person who sponsors someone (the godchild) at baptism
- guarantor, surety, warranter, warrantor - one who provides a warrant or guarantee to another
- patroness, patronne - a woman who is a patron or the wife of a patron
- pillar of strength, tower of strength - a person who can be relied on to give a great deal of support and comfort
same as: patron, supporter
An advocate who presents a person (as for an award or a degree or an introduction etc.) (synset 110485764)
is a type of: advocate, advocator, exponent, proponent - a person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea

same as: presenter

Verb

Assume sponsorship of (synset 202224722)
is a type of: support - support materially or financially

subtypes: cosponsor - sponsor together with another sponsor

same as: patronise, patronize
Assume responsibility for or leadership of (synset 202224930)
"The senator announced that he would sponsor the health care plan"

is a type of: back up, support - give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to
Do one's shopping at;
Do business with;
Be a customer or client of (synset 202471557)
is a type of: back up, support - give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to

same as: buy at, frequent, patronise, patronize, shop, shop at