Synonyms for sponsor

Noun

1. patron, sponsor, supporter, benefactor, helper

usage: someone who supports or champions something

2. presenter, sponsor, advocate, advocator, proponent, exponent

usage: an advocate who presents a person (as for an award or a degree or an introduction etc.)

Verb

1. sponsor, patronize, patronise, support

usage: assume sponsorship of

2. sponsor, support, back up

usage: assume responsibility for or leadership of; "The senator announced that he would sponsor the health care plan"

3. patronize, patronise, shop, shop at, buy at, frequent, sponsor, support, back up

usage: do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of