Definition, synonyms and related words
plural of sponsor
"The local businesses that sponsored our charity run provided enough supplies to feed everyone after the event."
In plain English: Sponsors are people or companies that give money to help support an event, team, or person.
"The local bakery sponsors the youth soccer team."
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of sponsor
"The company sponsors when it provides financial support to a charity event."
In plain English: To sponsor something means to pay for it or support it financially so that it can happen.
"The local business sponsors the school's soccer team to help cover their equipment costs."
Derived from Latin sponsor, originally meaning one who gives security or guarantee, it evolved to denote someone who supports an undertaking financially or otherwise. The term entered English in the late 14th century with this core sense of backing a person or cause.