Word Finder - sponsor

definition

A person or organisation with some sort of responsibility for another person or organisation, especially where the responsibility has a religious, legal, or financial aspect.

example

He was my sponsor when I applied to join the club.

definition

One that pays all or part of the cost of an event, a publication, or a media program, usually in exchange for advertising time.

example

And now a word from our sponsor.

synonyms

• patron
• underwriter

definition

To be a sponsor for.

You want me to find her a sponsor and bring her in?

The official sponsor of this meeting is the International Geographical Union 's Commission on Coastal Systems.

One of the things you will require is the identification number for you sponsor.

Ouray Ice Park, Inc. is a non-profit corporation and runs exclusively on the donations of sponsor members.

The temporary sheriff has been used to sponsor the administration of justice in the Supreme Courts.

But it was as a humble follower, not as a rival, that she took George Sand as sponsor.

A person of very high standing in our Brotherhood has made application for you to be received into our Order before the usual term and has proposed to me to be your sponsor.

Last week we recieved the amazing news that we have a sponsor who is going to make a sizable donation to the building !

Question 11 What a joke you lot are, you ca n't even find a shirt sponsor for next season.

We and our coalition partners have also removed the regime of Saddam Hussein in Iraq, a long-time state sponsor of terror.

They are a major sponsor and sole sportswear sponsor of the prestigious Hastings half marathon.

I had to deal with my past history, understand AA and it's members better, work through the steps with my sponsor and become a responsible and accountable member of the community.

Get enough followers and enough attention, and companies may even sponsor you.

There are plenty of regular Star Wars conventions, many of which sponsor costume contests.

In this condemnation were included, not only the Ecthesis or exposition of faith of the patriarch Sergius for which the emperor Heraclius had stood sponsor, but also the Typus of Paul, the successor of Sergius, which had the support of the reigning emperor (Constans II.).

Iran Iran remained the most active state sponsor of terrorism in 2003.

Most shelters and humane societies sponsor cat adoption days at locations around their service area, perhaps at a mall or a pet supply store.

This enables you to sponsor a variety of activities and needs that the shelter may have.

Book drives-Local organizations, schools, and individuals often sponsor book drives to provide books to underprivileged children.

Call your sponsor before you attend the party/barbeque etc, or got to a meeting.

After you've spent time with the group, you can always call your sponsor again.

My sponsor says that religion is man-made and spirituality is God given.

A close relationship with a sponsor if very important, he can tell from the tone of my voice if I am OK.

I have done so twice, have a sponsor, and know that working through the 12 steps will work for you.

Some things do come up from time to time which I talk to my sponsor about.

I sat down with my sponsor for about 2 1/2 hours going over my 4th step.

I will check with my sponsor prior to the last amend.

For example, a person might take his/her sponsor or family out for dinner, then go home and write a list of things that happened in the past year that would not have occurred if he/she still been using.

You can meet others going through the same experience and find a sponsor who can help you get through the cravings.

The addict's support network can include friends and family members (drug-free or recovering), the individual's sponsor, and the drug addiction counselor and other treatment staff.

Typically, this fee comes from a sponsor, whether it is a record company or movie studio.

Most "real" Hollywood-related items come with a certificate of authenticity, and a true celebrity auction will have a corporate sponsor.

Last names are rare for monogrammed kids clothes; however sometimes items like soccer T shirts are monogrammed with a last name, or, more often, the name of the team or the team's sponsor.

If you are selected to receive a scholarship, take a few minutes to send the sponsor a short thank-you note.

Pre-professional groups often sponsor guest speakers, field trips, résumé workshops, and other relevant career planning activities.

Applicants must be in good academic standing and secure a faculty sponsor.

Starting early will give you the time needed to search for programs, request applications, complete the application process and receive additional information from each program sponsor.

Many senior centers sponsor events and may advertise one on their bulletin boards.

The sponsor of the forum can often make a difference in the type of topics discussed.

Armstrong even has a lifetime deal with the famous label that goes way beyond the usual sponsor relationship.

The visa requires you to have a sponsor who will apply for you at the Ministry of Labor.

Generally speaking, your sponsor will be the individual or company hiring you for a job.

If all application processes go smoothly and you find your sponsor, you should be able to receive your visa in just five to seven days.

You will need to secure employment before moving or find a sponsor like a family member or friend who already lives in the country.

This sponsor or employee must provide you with a letter of invitation.

He or she must also meet the specific requirements set by the program's sponsor.

The FDA issued a public health advisory to inform patients and health-care professionals that the sponsor of Zelnorm, Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation had voluntarily agreed to refrain from selling this drug.

If you don't have a Department of Defense or Military ID, you must have someone who does sponsor you and accompany you during your visit.

The popularity of bikini contests and the advertising attention they draw ensure that a wide variety of businesses will sponsor contests on a regular basis.

Most public beaches sponsor at least one sandcastle contest during the summer season, and whether you win or lose, it's absolutely amazing to see what others can create with wet sand and a lot of ingenuity.