sponsor
gb/spˈɑnsɚ/ us/spˈɑnsɚ/
B1
영어
~ 2400
의미
의미 0개
명사
B1
entity
1
Person or group giving support
A person or group that gives money or help to support something or someone.
사용 패턴：
[someone] is a sponsor of [something]
자주 하는 실수：
Learners sometimes confuse 'sponsor' with 'donor'; a donor often gives without ongoing involvement, while a sponsor may expect publicity or other returns.
유의어
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.)
반의어
beneficiary (The opposite role — someone who receives support rather than giving it.)
연어
corporate sponsor
|event sponsor
|main sponsor
|official sponsor
|find a sponsor
주제
business
|sports
|charity
|finance
예문
- 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.
학습자용 예문
- 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.
동사
B1
action
2
Give support to something
To give money or help to support something or someone.
사용 패턴：
to sponsor [someone/something]
자주 하는 실수：
Learners may think 'sponsor' only means giving money, but it can also mean officially supporting a proposal, such as in politics.
유의어
fund (Focuses on providing money specifically, without necessarily implying promotion.)
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support (More general; can include non-financial assistance.)
반의어
withdraw support (To stop giving help or funding.)
연어
sponsor a child
|sponsor an event
|sponsor legislation
|corporations sponsor
|government sponsors
주제
business
|sports
|charity
|finance
예문
- 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.
학습자용 예문
- 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.
명사
formal
B2
entity
3
Person introducing legislation
A politician who brings a new law idea to the government and supports it.
유의어
proposer (General term for someone who puts forward an idea or motion.)
반의어
opponent (A person who argues against the bill.)
연어
bill sponsor
|chief sponsor
|legislation sponsor
주제
politics
|law
예문
- 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.
학습자용 예문
- He is the sponsor of the new law.
- The sponsor wants the law to pass.
- She is one of the sponsors of the bill.
명사
B2
entity
4
Person responsible for another officially
A person who is officially responsible for another person in some situations.
유의어
guarantor (Specifically someone who promises to be responsible for another's obligations.)
연어
immigration sponsor
|wedding sponsor
|godparent sponsor
주제
law
|religion
|relationships
예문
- 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.
학습자용 예문
- My uncle is my immigration sponsor.
- Her aunt is her baptism sponsor.
- You need a sponsor for this process.
문법
기본형
sponsor
IPA
GB/spˈɑnsɚ/
US/spˈɑnsɚ/
음절 및 강세
spon - sor （2음절）
Stress on 1st syllable (spon)
활용형
Noun
- Base: sponsor
- Plural: sponsors
Verb
- Base: sponsor
- 3rd Person Singular: sponsors
- Present Participle: sponsoring
- Past: sponsored
관련 단어
Forms
sponsors
noun
sponsoring
verb
sponsored
verb
Core family
sponsorship
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
unsponsored
adjective
표현
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.
예문
- 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.
예문
- 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.
예문
- Pepsi is the official sponsor of the music festival.
- The race has three official sponsors this year.