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cosponsor

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /koʊˈspɒnsər/

KK: /koʊˈspɒnsər/

verb
Definition

To jointly support or sponsor an event, project, or initiative with another party.


Example

The two organizations decided to cosponsor the community festival this year.


Tense Forms

Past: cosponsored

Past Participle: cosponsored


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you hear that our company wants to cosponsor the local art festival?
Sloth B
That sounds exciting! It'll really boost our community presence.
Sloth A
I think it's a great idea to cosponsor events like that.
Sloth B
Absolutely! It shows we care about supporting local culture.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
support
endorse
collaborate
Antonyms
oppose
reject
dissuade
Root Explanation

Cosponsor → It is formed from "co-" (meaning together) and "sponsor" (from Latin "sponsorem", meaning a guarantor or one who pledges). The word "cosponsor" means to jointly sponsor or support something together with another party.

Memory Tip

Think of 'together' ('co-') when you picture two parties 'pledging' ('sponsor') support for an event or initiative.

Visually Confused Words
sponsor
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