CEFR B2

sustainer

noun

Meaning

A person or thing that provides regular support or encouragement, especially financial, to an organization or activity.

Examples

She was a loyal sustainer of the museum for over twenty years.
The company's consistent donations made them a key sustainer of the research program.

Synonyms: supporter, patron, benefactor, sponsor

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sustainer (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /səˈsteɪnər/

Definition

A person or thing that provides regular support or encouragement, especially financial, to an organization or activity.

Examples

She was a loyal sustainer of the museum for over twenty years.
The company's consistent donations made them a key sustainer of the research program.
He hoped to find a sustainer who would help his small business survive the difficult economic period.

How to Use sustainer

sustainer of (prepositional phrase): Someone or something that provides regular support for a particular cause, organization, or activity. — "The gallery relies on the generosity of its sustainers of the arts."

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