sponsor
gb/spˈɑnsɚ/ us/spˈɑnsɚ/
B1
Inglés
~ 2400
Acepciones
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Sustantivo
B1
entity
1
Person or group giving support
A person or group that gives money or help to support something or someone.
Patrón de uso:
[someone] is a sponsor of [something]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'sponsor' with 'donor'; a donor often gives without ongoing involvement, while a sponsor may expect publicity or other returns.
Sinónimos
patron (Often used for individuals who support the arts or charities, sometimes with a more personal connection.)
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backer (Informal; usually refers to someone who supports a project or venture financially.)
Antónimos
beneficiary (The opposite role — someone who receives support rather than giving it.)
Colocaciones
corporate sponsor
|event sponsor
|main sponsor
|official sponsor
|find a sponsor
Temas
business
|sports
|charity
|finance
Ejemplos
- The company became the main sponsor of the local football team.
- Several sponsors contributed funds for the charity run.
- We are looking for a sponsor to help cover the costs of the festival.
- Her trip was made possible by a generous sponsor.
- The event could not happen without its sponsors.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The school has a new sponsor.
- A bank is the sponsor of the concert.
- We need a sponsor for our trip.
- The sponsor gave money to the team.
Verbo
B1
action
2
Give support to something
To give money or help to support something or someone.
Patrón de uso:
to sponsor [someone/something]
Error frecuente:
Learners may think 'sponsor' only means giving money, but it can also mean officially supporting a proposal, such as in politics.
Sinónimos
fund (Focuses on providing money specifically, without necessarily implying promotion.)
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support (More general; can include non-financial assistance.)
Antónimos
withdraw support (To stop giving help or funding.)
Colocaciones
sponsor a child
|sponsor an event
|sponsor legislation
|corporations sponsor
|government sponsors
Temas
business
|sports
|charity
|finance
Ejemplos
- The company will sponsor the marathon next year.
- We sponsored three children through the charity program.
- Several businesses sponsored the art exhibition.
- They agreed to sponsor the new community center project.
- The senator sponsored a bill to improve healthcare access.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- My uncle will sponsor our trip.
- The bank will sponsor the football match.
- We want to sponsor a child in Africa.
- She sponsored a new sports event.
Sustantivo
formal
B2
entity
3
Person introducing legislation
A politician who brings a new law idea to the government and supports it.
Sinónimos
proposer (General term for someone who puts forward an idea or motion.)
Antónimos
opponent (A person who argues against the bill.)
Colocaciones
bill sponsor
|chief sponsor
|legislation sponsor
Temas
politics
|law
Ejemplos
- The bill's sponsor argued passionately for its passage.
- She was the chief sponsor of the environmental reform act.
- Sponsors of the bill hope it will be passed this year.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- He is the sponsor of the new law.
- The sponsor wants the law to pass.
- She is one of the sponsors of the bill.
Sustantivo
B2
entity
4
Person responsible for another officially
A person who is officially responsible for another person in some situations.
Sinónimos
guarantor (Specifically someone who promises to be responsible for another's obligations.)
Colocaciones
immigration sponsor
|wedding sponsor
|godparent sponsor
Temas
law
|religion
|relationships
Ejemplos
- You need a Canadian citizen as your immigration sponsor.
- She was chosen as the baby's baptism sponsor.
- An adult must act as your sponsor for this application.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- My uncle is my immigration sponsor.
- Her aunt is her baptism sponsor.
- You need a sponsor for this process.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
sponsor
AFI
GB/spˈɑnsɚ/
US/spˈɑnsɚ/
Sílabas y acento
spon - sor (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (spon)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: sponsor
- Plural: sponsors
Verb
- Base: sponsor
- 3rd Person Singular: sponsors
- Present Participle: sponsoring
- Past: sponsored
Familia de palabras
Forms
sponsors
noun
sponsoring
verb
sponsored
verb
Core family
sponsorship
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
unsponsored
adjective
Expresiones
corporate sponsor
1/kˈɔɹpɚɪt spˈɑnsɚ/
fixed phrase
Business giving financial support
A company that gives money to help an event, activity, or person, usually in return for advertising.
Ejemplos
- Several corporate sponsors funded the sports tournament.
- Our main corporate sponsor is a large tech company.
find a sponsor
1/fˈaɪnd ə spˈɑnsɚ/
fixed phrase
Look for someone to support you
To look for someone who will give money or help for something you want to do.
Ejemplos
- We need to find a sponsor for our charity event.
- It's hard to find a sponsor for such a small project.
official sponsor
1/əfˈɪʃəl spˈɑnsɚ/
fixed phrase
Organization with formal supporter role
A company or group that has formal status as a supporter of an event or activity.
Ejemplos
- Pepsi is the official sponsor of the music festival.
- The race has three official sponsors this year.