Sponsor ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Sponsor ( noun )

A person or organization that pays for or supports something, such as an event or a person.

Origin:

Late middle english: from old french, from latin sponsor, from spondere "promise solemnly", from spondere "to pledge".

Examples:

1. The company served as the sponsor of the annual charity event.
2. She was sponsored by a wealthy individual for her expedition to the North Pole.
3. The sponsor of the bill hopes to get it passed in the next legislative session.
4. He is looking for a sponsor to help fund his education.
5. The sponsor had to pull out of the project due to financial difficulties.

(As a verb)

Sponsor ( verb )

A person or organization that pays for or supports something, such as an event or a person.

Origin:

Late middle english: from old french, from latin sponsor, from spondere "promise solemnly", from spondere "to pledge".

Examples:

1. The company served as the sponsor of the annual charity event.
2. She was sponsored by a wealthy individual for her expedition to the North Pole.
3. The sponsor of the bill hopes to get it passed in the next legislative session.
4. He is looking for a sponsor to help fund his education.
5. The sponsor had to pull out of the project due to financial difficulties.