sponsored
sponsored — adjective
- sponsoredpositive
- more sponsoredcomparative
- most sponsoredsuperlative
1. describes a fundraising event, for example a walk, swim, or run, in which partic
describes a fundraising event, for example a walk, swim, or run, in which participants ask people to pledge money that will be paid only when the participant finishes the activity.
Salma took part in a sponsored swim at her local pool to raise money for the hospital.
collocation: sponsored swim / sponsored walk / sponsored run
The school organized a sponsored walk around the park to buy new books for the library.
Jisoo's company donated NT$50,000 to her sponsored run for cancer research.
Last year the sponsored silence event raised enough money to build a classroom.
Olivia collected over NT$30,000 from friends for her sponsored bike ride across the city.
- charity
used in the same way before event nouns ('a charity walk'), but less specific about the pledge-collecting mechanism
文法句型
sponsored + noun (event/sports activity)
用法筆記
Used only before a noun — you say 'a sponsored walk' but NOT 'the walk was sponsored' with this adjective meaning (that would be the verb form). Commonly paired with active activity words: swim, walk, run, cycle, silence, read.
常見錯誤
sponsored — noun
1. a person who takes on the role of bringing someone forward for a Christian rite
a person who takes on the role of bringing someone forward for a Christian rite such as baptism or confirmation, promising to oversee their faith development; also, someone who formally puts forward a candidate receiving an honorary degree or special distinction.
Olivia's uncle served as her sponsor when she was baptized at the small village church.
sponsor for baptism / confirmation
The professor agreed to act as Reema's sponsor for the honorary degree ceremony at the university.
At the confirmation service each teenager stood beside their sponsor and repeated the vows.
Ilan asked his aunt to be his sponsor for the community leadership award nomination.
文法句型
someone's sponsor
sponsor for + person
用法筆記
In Catholic and many Protestant churches, a sponsor for baptism is also called a godparent. For confirmation, the sponsor is often the same person who sponsored the person's baptism. Outside religion, this sense overlaps with 'someone who recommends or vouches for another person'.
2. a person who agrees to take legal or financial responsibility for someone else,
a person who agrees to take legal or financial responsibility for someone else, especially an immigrant who wants to enter or stay in a country, or a refugee who needs resettlement support.
Salma's cousin in Toronto agreed to be her financial sponsor for the visa application to Canada.
financial sponsor for + visa / immigration
The church group found a sponsor for the refugee family arriving from Syria next month.
Without a sponsor Tendai could not complete the residency application forms for the government.
A sponsor must prove they have enough income to support the immigrant for at least one year.
文法句型
sponsor for + person (immigrant, refugee)
用法筆記
In immigration contexts, the sponsor signs a legally binding agreement and may be required to repay the government if the sponsored person uses certain public benefits. This sense has a stronger financial-legal weight than the general 'supporter' meaning.
3. a person, company, or group that provides money to support an event, project, re
a person, company, or group that provides money to support an event, project, research study, or activity, often receiving public recognition or advertising benefits in return.
The technology company became the main sponsor of the annual science fair at the community center.
main sponsor of + event
Several local businesses acted as sponsors for the community music festival in the park.
Lotte's research project on clean energy received funding from a corporate sponsor based in Germany.
The sports team found a new sponsor after the old one ended its contract last season.
Restaurant owner Felipe agreed to be a sponsor for the children's art workshop this summer.
文法句型
sponsor of + noun
main sponsor
corporate sponsor
用法筆記
This is the most common everyday meaning of 'sponsor'. In media and sports, sponsors often receive logo placement or on-air mentions in return for their funding. The relationship is commercial but also charitable, depending on context.
常見錯誤
4. a member of a legislature, such as a senator or representative, who formally put
a member of a legislature, such as a senator or representative, who formally puts forward a proposed law and works to build support for its passage.
Senator Olivia Martinez was the lead sponsor of the education reform bill introduced last week.
lead sponsor of + bill (legislative context)
The environmental protection proposal has twelve co-sponsors from both major political parties.
As the main sponsor of the healthcare amendment, Representative Ilan Feldman gave a speech on the floor.
A bill with a single sponsor rarely passes; most successful laws have broad support across party lines.
- proposer
used in UK/Commonwealth parliamentary settings; broader meaning covering any motion or amendment
- introducer
neutral description of the action; less formal weight than 'sponsor'
文法句型
sponsor of + bill/proposal
lead sponsor
co-sponsor
用法筆記
In the US Congress, a bill can have one primary sponsor and many co-sponsors. The sponsor's name is attached to the bill (e.g. 'Martinez Education Act'). In parliamentary systems the term 'sponsor' is less common — 'introducer' or 'mover' is used instead.
5. a person or organization that promotes, advocates for, or financially supports a
a person or organization that promotes, advocates for, or financially supports a new business venture, investment product, or the process of turning assets into tradeable securities (securitization).
The investment bank acted as the sponsor for the company's initial public offering on the stock exchange.
sponsor for IPO / securities offering
Felipe's venture capital firm served as the sponsor for the renewable energy start-up's funding round.
A group of investors formed a partnership to act as sponsor for the asset-backed security deal.
The real estate firm acted as sponsor for the commercial mortgage-backed securities offering.
- promoter
common in UK company law; focuses on the person who brings a company into existence
- underwriter
more specific to securities; guarantees the sale of shares rather than sponsoring the venture itself
文法句型
sponsor for + business venture
act as sponsor
用法筆記
This is a specialized financial term most often encountered in investment banking, securities law, and venture capital. The sponsor typically takes an active role in structuring the deal, not just providing money. Not used in everyday conversation.
sponsored — verb
- sponsoredpresent simple I / you / we / they
- sponsoreds3rd person singular
- sponsoreding-ing form
- sponsorededpast simple
1. to give money or other support to a person, event, project, or organization, usu
to give money or other support to a person, event, project, or organization, usually in return for advertising, recognition, or because you believe in the cause; also, to take responsibility for someone (such as an immigrant or a person being baptized).
A local bakery sponsored the youth soccer team's new uniforms and equipment this season.
sponsor a team / event / project (financial support)
The foundation sponsored Jisoo's research on affordable water filters for rural communities.
Several companies sponsored the technology conference to show their support for green energy innovation.
The art exhibition was sponsored by a group of local business owners who love contemporary painting.
Reema's church agreed to sponsor a refugee family by providing housing for the first six months.
- oppose
to act against a project or cause rather than supporting it
文法句型
sponsor + noun/pronoun (person, event, project)
be sponsored by + noun
用法筆記
This verb covers most of the noun meanings in action form. When the object is a person, it usually means taking legal or financial responsibility (immigration, baptism). When the object is an event or project, it usually means providing money. The passive form 'be sponsored by' is very common in signs, announcements, and credits.