sponsor meaning and definition

SPONSOR noun

Definition of sponsor (noun)

1. someone who supports or champions something
   • synonyms: patron, supporter
2. an advocate who presents a person (as for an award or a degree or an introduction etc.)
   • synonyms: presenter

SPONSOR verb

Definition of sponsor (verb)

1. assume sponsorship of
   • synonyms: patronise, patronize
2. assume responsibility for or leadership of
   • "The senator announced that he would sponsor the health care plan"
3. do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
   • synonyms: buy at, frequent, patronise, patronize, shop, shop at
   • antonym: boycott