ˈspɔnsə n. & v. --n. 1 a
person who supports an
activity done for charity by pledging
money in
advance. 2 a a person or
organization that promotes or supports an
artistic or
sporting activity etc. b
esp. US a
business organization that promotes a
broadcast programme in
return for advertising
time. 3 an organization lending
support to an
election candidate. 4 a person who introduces a
proposal for
legislation. 5 a
godparent at
baptism or esp. RC
Ch. a person who presents a candidate for
confirmation. 6 a person who makes
himself or
herself responsible for
another. --v.tr. be a sponsor for. øøsponsorial adj. sponsorship n. [L (as SPONSION)]