a person or organization that pays for or contributes to the costs involved in staging a sporting or artistic event in return for advertising
a person who pledges to donate a certain amount of money to another person after they have participated in a fundraising event organized on behalf of a charity.
a business or organization that pays for or contributes to the costs of a radio or television programme in return for advertising
a person who introduces and supports a proposal for legislation
a person taking official responsibility for the actions of another
a godparent at a child's baptism.
(especially in the Roman Catholic Church) a person presenting a candidate for confirmation
provide funds for (a project or activity or the person carrying it out)
pay some or all of the costs involved in staging (a sporting or artistic event) in return for advertising
pledge to donate a certain sum of money to (someone) after they have participated in a fundraising event for charity
pledge to donate money to a participant in (a fund-raising event)
introduce and support (a proposal) in a legislative assembly
propose and organize (negotiations or talks) between other people or groups
