noun
plural -sors
[count] a person or organization that pays the cost of an activity or event (such as a radio or television program, sports event, concert, etc.) in return for the right to advertise during the activity or event
a person or organization that gives someone money for participating in a charity event (such as a walk or race)
an organization that gives money to an athlete for training, clothes, equipment, etc., in return for the right to use the athlete for advertising
someone who takes the responsibility for someone or something
a person who teaches and guides someone in religious or spiritual matters
verb
-sors; -sored; -soring
[+ obj] :to be a sponsor for (something or someone)
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