spon
sor
Third Person
sponsors
Present Participle
sponsoring
Past Tense
sponsored
Past Participle
sponsored
1
to cover the costs of a project, TV or radio program, activity, etc., often in exchange for advertising
transitive
- The company sponsored the local sports team, contributing to their uniforms and equipment.
- The organization sponsors community events to promote civic engagement.
- A generous donor sponsored the construction of the new community center.
- Businesses often sponsor cultural festivals to gain exposure.
- The brand sponsors a popular TV show, showcasing its products during commercial breaks.
2
to be in charge of arranging for something official to take place
transitive
- The company will sponsor the annual conference this year.
- She agreed to sponsor the charity event for the school.
- The committee decided to sponsor a public forum on local issues.
- A nonprofit organization sponsored the cleanup day in the park.
- A tech firm sponsored the official launch of the new app.