Overview of noun sponsor

The noun sponsor has 2 senses

• patron, sponsor, supporter -- (someone who supports or champions something)


• presenter, sponsor -- (an advocate who presents a person (as for an award or a degree or an introduction etc.))

Overview of verb sponsor

The verb sponsor has 3 senses

• sponsor, patronize, patronise -- (assume sponsorship of)


• sponsor -- (assume responsibility for or leadership of; "The senator announced that he would sponsor the health care plan")


• patronize, patronise, shop, shop at, buy at, frequent, sponsor -- (do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of)