sponsor
verb/pɐtɾusiˈnaɾ/medium
pa·tro·ci·nar
Definition
To provide financial or other support for an activity, person, or organization, usually in return for advertising or promotion.
The bank will sponsor the local football team.
They are looking for a company to sponsor their research project.
Common collocations
sponsor an eventsponsor an athletesponsor a causecompany that sponsors
Etymology
Do latim 'patrōcināri', derivado de 'patrōnus' (protector).