sponsor

• Sustantivo que designa a una persona u organización que proporciona apoyo, a menudo financiero, para un evento, actividad o persona, o a un padrino que presenta formalmente a alguien para recibir un premio, título o distinción.

A noun referring to a person or organization that provides support, often financial, for an event, activity, or person, or an advocate who formally presents someone for an award, degree, or introduction.

1. Financial supporterB1formal

   A person or organization that provides funds or resources for a project, event, or activity.

   Patrocinador financiero

   • The local bank was the main sponsor of the charity run.
   • Our team is looking for a new sponsor for next season.
   • The event would not have been possible without our generous sponsors.

   Sinónimosbackerbenefactorfinancierpatronsupporterunderwriter

2. Advocate or championB2formal

   A person who supports, champions, or promotes a cause, idea, or another person.

   defensor, valedor o promotor

   • She acted as a sponsor for the new member's application.
   • He was the sponsor who introduced the candidate for the award.
   • The professor served as a sponsor for the student's research grant.

   Sinónimosadvocatebackerchampionpatronpromoterproponentsupporterupholder

   Antónimosadversarycriticdetractorenemyopponent

• Verbo que designa la acción de proporcionar apoyo financiero o de otro tipo a una persona, evento o actividad, a menudo a cambio de publicidad o reconocimiento.

A verb used to indicate the act of providing financial or other support for a person, event, or activity, often in exchange for advertising or recognition.

1. Provide financial supportB1formal

   To provide financial backing or resources for an event, activity, person, or organization, often in exchange for advertising or recognition.

   Patrocinar

   • The local bank sponsored the community marathon.
   • A major corporation sponsored the research project.
   • They are looking for a company to sponsor their new sports team.

   Sinónimosbackbankrollfinancefundsubsidizesupportunderwrite

2. Take responsibility forB2formal

   To assume responsibility for or leadership of a project, initiative, or person, often by guiding or supporting them.

   Patrocinar / Apadrinar

   • The senior manager sponsored the new employee's training program.
   • She sponsored the bill in parliament.
   • He agreed to sponsor the young artist's development.

   Sinónimosadvocatebackchampionguideleadmentorshepherdsupport

   Antónimosabandondesertforsakeneglect

3. Patronize a businessB2formalamerican

   To regularly shop at a particular store or do business with a specific establishment; to be a customer or client of.

   Ser cliente habitual de un negocio

   • We always sponsor the local farmers' market.
   • She sponsors that boutique for her clothing needs.
   • Many residents sponsor the family-owned grocery store.