sponsor

• Substantivo que designa uma pessoa ou organização que oferece apoio, geralmente financeiro, a um evento, atividade ou indivíduo; também se refere a quem serve como fiador ou padrinho que indica ou representa alguém para receber uma premiação, grau ou reconhecimento.

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 financeiro

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbackerbenefactorfinancierpatronsupporterunderwriter

2. Advocate or championB2formal

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

   Patrocinador

   • 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.

   Sinônimosadvocatebackerchampionpatronpromoterproponentsupporterupholder

   Antônimosadversarycriticdetractorenemyopponent

• Verbo usado para designar a ação de fornecer apoio financeiro ou de outra natureza a uma pessoa, evento ou atividade, frequentemente em troca de publicidade ou reconhecimento.

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.

   Sinônimosbackbankrollfinancefundsubsidizesupportunderwrite

2. Take responsibility forB2formal

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

   Assumir a responsabilidade por

   • 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.

   Sinônimosadvocatebackchampionguideleadmentorshepherdsupport

   Antônimosabandondesertforsakeneglect

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 de

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