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sponsorship

American  
[spon-ser-ship] / ˈspɒn sər ʃɪp /

noun

  1. the position or function of a person or group who vouches for, supports, advises, or helps fund another person or an organization or project.

    The money from your sponsorship will go towards paying the child's school fees and ensuring they get three meals a day.

  2. an arrangement under which a company helps fund a radio or television program, a convention or other event, or a charitable organization in return for an opportunity to advertise.

    For health-based nonprofits, securing a sponsorship from a pharmaceutical company can be a great asset, because of the money and other support it provides.

  3. Christianity. the position or function of a person who promises to mentor a youth or new convert preparing for confirmation or initiation, or who answers for an infant at baptism.

    A simple “I’m praying for you” text message to the candidate can be a powerful reminder that you take your sponsorship seriously.


Etymology

Origin of sponsorship

sponsor ( def. ) + -ship ( def. )

Example Sentences

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As of that date, there will be no "site, no application and no legal sponsorship of bets in the country," he said.

From Barron's ● Sep. 25, 2026

As well as curtailing its coverage, RTE will not take advertising or sponsorship income from the matches, saying it will only "meet its contractual obligations" to broadcast the fixtures.

From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026

The buyers would also capture $40 million to $75 million from sponsorship opportunities and extract at least $20 million in operating cost efficiencies.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026

The MPAA’s sponsorship wasn’t mentioned in the report itself, but was subsequently confirmed by the report’s author.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026

There wasn't time to write back and forth for legal sponsorship from Ruth.

From "What the Night Sings" by Vesper Stamper

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