sponsor (n.)

  1. someone who supports or champions something

    [ Syn: patron , supporter ]

  2. an advocate who presents a person (as for an award or a degree or an introduction etc.)

    [ Syn: presenter ]

    sponsor (v.)

  1. assume sponsorship of

    [ Syn: patronize , patronise ]

  2. assume responsibility for or leadership of; The senator announced that he would sponsor the health care plan'

  3. do ones shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

    [ Syn: patronize , patronize , patronise , patronise , shop , shop , shop at , shop at , buy at , buy at , frequent , frequent ]

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