| Main Entry: | christen |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | named in religious rite |
Synonyms: |
asperse, baptize, bless, call, dedicate, denominate, designate, dub, entitle, godparent, immerse, sprinkle, style, term, title |
| Main Entry: | sponsor |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | person who helps, promotes |
Synonyms: |
advocate, angel*, another adherent, backer, benefactor, godparent, grubstaker, guarantor, mainstay, patron, promoter, supporter, surety, sustainer, underwriter |
| Main Entry: | underwriter |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | sponsor |
Synonyms: |
advocate, angel*, backer, benefactor, godparent, grubstaker, guarantor, guaranty, mainstay, patron, promoter, supporter, surety, sustainer |