sponsor
//ˈspɑːnsər//
Noun
sponsorsPlural
1
A person or organization that provides financial support for an event, activity, person, or organization, typically in return for advertising or publicity.
The company became the main sponsor of the local football team.
2
A person who takes responsibility for another person or their actions, especially in a formal or official capacity.
You need a sponsor to apply for this visa.
3
A godparent at a baptism.
My aunt agreed to be my sponsor at my baptism.
Verb
sponsoredPast tense
sponsoredPast participle
sponsoringPresent participle
sponsorsThird-person singular
1
To provide financial support for an event, activity, person, or organization, typically in return for advertising or publicity.
Several major companies sponsor the music festival every year.
2
To support or promote a proposal, bill, or initiative.
The senator agreed to sponsor the new environmental bill.