Dictionary entries for 'sponsor'

Synonyms

spon·sor (spŏńsər)

[Late Latin spōnsor, sponsor in baptism, from Latin, surety, from spōnsus past participle of spondēre, to pledge.]

noun

One who assumes responsibility for another person or a group during a period of instruction, apprenticeship, or probation.
One who vouches for the suitability of a candidate for admission.
A legislator who proposes and urges adoption of a bill.
One who presents a candidate for baptism or confirmation; a godparent.
One that finances a project or an event carried out by another person or group, especially a business enterprise that pays for radio or television programming in return for advertising time.