Sponsor (Verb)
Meaning 1
Do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of.
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- I sponsor my local bookstore by buying all my books there instead of from online retailers.
- The town council encourages residents to sponsor local businesses by shopping within the community.
- She makes an effort to sponsor small, family-owned restaurants whenever she goes out to eat.
- He sponsors his favorite coffee shop by buying his morning coffee from them every day.
- The office decided to sponsor a local printing company for their stationery and supply needs.
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Meaning 2
Assume sponsorship of.
Classification
Verbs of buying, selling, owning.
Examples
- The international company agreed to sponsor the local children's charity event to raise funds and awareness.
- We're seeking a prominent business to sponsor the team by providing uniforms and equipment for the upcoming season.
- The government will sponsor the research project aimed at finding a cure for the rare disease.
- A local foundation decided to sponsor the annual arts festival to promote creativity in the community.
- The popular sports brand has offered to sponsor the athlete by providing endorsement deals and training facilities.
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Meaning 3
Assume responsibility for or leadership of; "The senator announced that he would sponsor the health care plan".
Classification
Verbs of buying, selling, owning.
Examples
- The local business owner agreed to sponsor the charity fundraising event to help raise money for the children's hospital.
- She has decided to sponsor the new environmental bill, making her the official representative in the legislative process.
- As the team captain, he chose to sponsor a charity day where players could give back to the community through donations.
- The senator announced that he would sponsor the health care plan proposed by his party to provide better services to citizens.
- The company agreed to sponsor the conference and provide funding for all the guest speakers and attendees.