CEFR B1

sponsors

noun

Meaning

A person or organization that pays for or contributes to a project, event, or activity in return for advertising or publicity.

Examples

The local businesses were the main sponsors of the community festival.
She thanked her sponsors for their generous financial support.

Synonyms: backer, patron, underwriter, benefactor

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sponsors (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: ˈspɑːnsərz

Definition

A person or organization that pays for or contributes to a project, event, or activity in return for advertising or publicity.

Examples

The local businesses were the main sponsors of the community festival.
She thanked her sponsors for their generous financial support.
Many athletes rely on sponsors to fund their training and travel.

How to Use sponsors

sponsor of (prepositional phrase): Indicates who or what is providing support or funding for something. — "The university is a major sponsor of the local science fair."
sponsor a(n) (collocation): To provide financial support for an event, person, or activity. — "The technology company decided to sponsor a new educational program."

Synonyms of sponsors

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