Main entry: supporter, patron, sponsor
Definition: someone who supports or champions something
Main entry: presenter, sponsor
Definition: an advocate who presents a person (as for an award or a degree or an introduction etc.)
Main entry: sponsor, patronise, patronize
Definition: assume sponsorship of
Main entry: sponsor
Definition: assume responsibility for or leadership of
Usage: The senator announced that he would sponsor the health care plan
Main entry: sponsor, shop, shop at, buy at, frequent, patronise, patronize
Definition: do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of