sponsored
UK: ˈspɒnsəd | US: ˈspɑːnsərd
adj. financially supported by a sponsor
vt. past tense of "sponsor" (to provide financial or other support)
sponsored = sponsor<supporter> + ed<past participle suffix>
- sponsor: From Latin sponsor ("one who promises, guarantor"), derived from spondere ("to promise"). Originally referred to a legal guarantor, later extended to financial backers.
- ed: Old English past participle suffix, indicating completed action.
Etymology Origin:
The word traces back to Latin spondere ("to pledge"), reflecting the historical role of sponsors as guarantors (e.g., in Roman law). Over time, it shifted from legal promises to financial support, especially in commerce and events. The suffix -ed marks it as a completed action (e.g., "funded by a sponsor").
The event was sponsored by a major tech company.
She sponsored a child’s education through a charity.
The research project is fully sponsored by the government.
This podcast episode is sponsored by our partners.
He sponsored the bill to support local businesses.