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sponsor

[spon-ser] / ˈspɒn sər /
NOUN
person who helps, promotes
Synonyms
STRONGEST
advocate backer benefactor patron promoter supporter underwriter
STRONG
angel godparent guarantor mainstay surety sustainer
WEAK
another adherent grubstaker
Antonyms
STRONGEST
antagonist enemy opponent opposer opposition
VERB
help, promote
Synonyms
STRONGEST
back bankroll finance fund guarantee subsidize
STRONG
grubstake patronize stake
WEAK
answer for be responsible for put up money vouch for
Antonyms
STRONGEST
take
WEAK
disapprove discourage hurt

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