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sponsorship

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˈspɒnsəʃɪp/

KK: /ˈspɑn.sər.ʃɪp/

noun
Definition

The support or help given by a person or organization to another person or organization, often in exchange for advertising or promotion.


Example

The event received significant sponsorship from local businesses.


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you hear about the new sponsorship deal for the local sports team?
Sloth B
Yeah, I read that they’re getting a lot of support this season!
Sloth A
It’s great to see businesses investing in the community through sponsorship.
Sloth B
Absolutely! It really helps to boost the team's morale and funding.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
patronage
support
backing
Antonyms
neglect
abandonment
disregard
Root Explanation

Sponsorship → It is formed from "sponsor" (from Latin "sponsorem", meaning guarantor or one who makes a promise) and the suffix "-ship" (meaning the state or condition of). The word "sponsorship" refers to the condition of being a sponsor or the act of supporting someone or something, typically financially.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'sponsor' as someone who makes a promise to support, and '-ship' indicates a state or condition. This helps you remember that 'sponsorship' is about the condition of providing support.

Visually Confused Words
procensorship
consortship
donorship
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