| Main Entry: | guarantor |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | insurer |
Synonyms: |
backer, bailsman, bondsman, patron, sponsor, underwriter |
| Main Entry: | patron |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | person who supports a cause |
Synonyms: |
advocate, angel*, backer, benefactor, booster, champion, defender, encourager, fairy godparent, fan, financer, friend, front*, guarantor, guardian, guide, head, helper, leader, partisan, patron saint, philanthropist, protector, sponsor, supporter, surety, sympathizer, well-wisher |
Antonyms: |
detractor, enemy, opponent, opposition |
| 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: | surety |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | guarantee |
Synonyms: |
assurance, bail, bondsman, certainty, confidence, corroboration, guarantor, guaranty, hostage, pledge, ratification, security, sponsor, substitute, sureness |
| Main Entry: | underwriter |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | sponsor |
Synonyms: |
advocate, angel*, backer, benefactor, godparent, grubstaker, guarantor, guaranty, mainstay, patron, promoter, supporter, surety, sustainer |