Sponsorship

noun

noun ·3 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The state or practice of being a sponsor. uncountable

    "I find that for me, my sponsorship of a child via a charitable NGO provides a sense of great satisfaction."

  2. 2
    the act of sponsoring (either officially or financially) wordnet
  3. 3
    The aid or support provided by a sponsor; backing or patronage. countable, uncountable

    "The company provided sponsorship to the research team."

Synonyms

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abetmentadvocacyaegisauspicesbackingcapitalization

Example

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"According to Rafael Leitão, it is very difficult for a professional chess player to get sponsorship in Brazil, because chess is not popular in our country."

Etymology

From sponsor + -ship.

Related phrases

sponsorship-linked marketing

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