B2noun 3K

Sponsorship

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈspɒnsəʃɪp/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈspɑːnsərʃɪp/"]/

Meaning of Sponsorship

financial support from a sponsor

In simple words: Support or funding given by a company or organization.

Sponsorship in a sentence

• The company's sponsorship of the charity event helped raise significant funds.
• Sports teams often rely on sponsorship from large corporations to cover expenses.
• The sponsorship deal included advertising during all the broadcasts.
• Sponsorship can provide essential financial support for artists and performers.
• Their sponsorship of the science fair allowed many students to participate.

How to use Sponsorship

Used in business or fundraising contexts to describe financial backing. More formal than saying 'sponsor'. Common in charity events and sports.

Grammar pattern

sponsorship + of + noun

Memory hint

Think of 'sponsor' with 'ship' at the end like a ship carrying support.

Related words

Collocations with Sponsorship

• generous
• major
• lucrative
• attract
• find
• get
• agreement
• deal
• package
• in sponsorship
• through sponsorship
• under (the) sponsorship
• generous
• major
• lucrative
• attract
• find
• get
• agreement
• deal
• package
• in sponsorship
• through sponsorship
• under (the) sponsorship

Synonyms for Sponsorship

• backing
• funding
• support
• patronage
• endorsement

Opposites of Sponsorship

• opposition
• obstruction

Common mistakes with Sponsorship

• Misuse as a verb; 'sponsorship' is a noun.
• Confused with 'sponsor'—remember it's the act of sponsoring.
• Not used in casual day-to-day conversation.

Frequently asked questions about Sponsorship

What does Sponsorship mean?

Support or funding given by a company or organization.

What is the definition of Sponsorship?

financial support from a sponsor

How do you use Sponsorship in a sentence?

The company's sponsorship of the charity event helped raise significant funds.

Can you give another example of Sponsorship?

Sports teams often rely on sponsorship from large corporations to cover expenses.

What are synonyms for Sponsorship?

Common alternatives include backing, funding, support, patronage, endorsement.

What is the opposite of Sponsorship?

Opposite meanings include opposition, obstruction.

What words go with Sponsorship?

It commonly pairs with generous, major, lucrative, attract, find, get, agreement, deal, package, in sponsorship, through sponsorship, under (the) sponsorship, generous, major, lucrative, attract, find, get, agreement, deal, package, in sponsorship, through sponsorship, under (the) sponsorship.

What are common mistakes when using Sponsorship?

Misuse as a verb; 'sponsorship' is a noun. Confused with 'sponsor'—remember it's the act of sponsoring. Not used in casual day-to-day conversation.

How do you pronounce Sponsorship?

US: /["/ˈspɑːnsərʃɪp/"]/, UK: /["/ˈspɒnsəʃɪp/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Sponsorship?

Used in business or fundraising contexts to describe financial backing. More formal than saying 'sponsor'. Common in charity events and sports.

What CEFR level is Sponsorship?

"Sponsorship" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.