What is the meaning of sponsor?

noun

Someone who supports or champions something.
- synonyms: patron, supporter
An advocate who presents a person (as for an award or a degree or an introduction etc..
- synonyms: presenter

verb

Assume sponsorship of.
- synonyms: patronize, patronise
Assume responsibility for or leadership of.
- usage: "The senator announced that he would sponsor the health care plan"
Do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of.
- synonyms: patronize, patronise, shop, shop at, buy at, frequent

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