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spon·sor / ˈspänsər/ • n. 1. a person or organization that provides funds for a project or activity carried out by another, in particular: ∎ an individual or organization that pays some or all of the costs involved in staging a sporting or artistic event in return for advertising. ∎ a person who pledges to donate a certain amount of money to another person after they have participated in a fund-raising event organized on behalf of a charity. ∎ a business or organization that pays for or contributes to the costs of a radio or television program in return for advertising. 2. a person who introduces and supports a proposal for legislation: a leading sponsor of the bill. ∎ a person taking official responsibility for the actions of another: they act as informants, sponsors, and contacts for new immigrants. ∎ a godparent at a child's baptism. ∎ (esp. in the Roman Catholic Church) a person presenting a candidate for confirmation. • v. [tr.] 1. provide funds for (a project or activity or the person carrying it out): Joe is being sponsored by his church. ∎ pay some or all of the costs involved in staging (a sporting or artistic event) in return for advertising. ∎ pledge to donate a certain sum of money to (someone) after they have participated in a fund-raising event organized on behalf of a charity. ∎ [often as adj.] (sponsored) pledge to donate money because someone is taking part in (such an event): they raised $70 by a sponsored walk. 2. introduce and support (a proposal) in a legislative assembly: Senator Hardin sponsored the bill. ∎ propose and organize (negotiations or talks) between other people or groups: the U.S. sponsored negotiations between the two sides. DERIVATIVES: spon·sor·ship / -ˌship/ n. ORIGIN: mid 17th cent. (as a noun): from Latin, from spondere ‘promise solemnly’. The verb dates from the late 19th cent. |
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"sponsor." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "sponsor." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. (June 1, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-sponsor.html "sponsor." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Retrieved June 01, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-sponsor.html |
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sponsor. A godparent (q.v.).
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E. A. LIVINGSTONE. "sponsor." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church. 2000. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. E. A. LIVINGSTONE. "sponsor." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church. 2000. Encyclopedia.com. (June 1, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O95-sponsor.html E. A. LIVINGSTONE. "sponsor." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church. 2000. Retrieved June 01, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O95-sponsor.html |
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"sponsor." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "sponsor." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. (June 1, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-sponsor.html "sponsor." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Retrieved June 01, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-sponsor.html |
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