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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).

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