Sponsor, patron, surety, guarantor, backer, angel are comparable when they denote a person who in a greater or less degree accepts responsibility for another person or for a particular venture or undertaking.
Category: Synonyms
Spoil vs Plunder vs Booty vs Prize vs Loot vs Swag
Spoil, plunder, booty, prize, loot, swag can mean something of value that is taken from another by force or craft.
Splendid vs Resplendent vs Gorgeous vs Glorious vs Sublime vs Superb
Splendid, resplendent, gorgeous, glorious, sublime, superb can mean having or displaying outstanding or transcendingly impressive qualities.
Spirited vs High-spirited vs Mettlesome vs Spunky vs Fiery vs Peppery vs Gingery
Spirited, high-spirited, mettlesome, spunky, fiery, peppery, gingery mean having or manifesting a high degree of vitality, spirit, and daring.
Spine vs Backbone vs Back vs Vertebrae vs Chine
Spine, backbone, back, vertebrae, chine designate the articulated column of bones which is the central and axial feature of the skeleton of human beings and other vertebrate animals.
Spendthrift vs Prodigal vs Profligate vs Waster vs Wastrel
Spendthrift, prodigal, profligate, waster, wastrel are comparable when they denote a person who dissipates his resources foolishly and wastefully.
Spend vs Expend vs Disburse
Spend, expend, disburse can mean to pay out money or an equivalent of money for something or in expectation of some return.
Spell vs Shift vs Tour vs Trick vs Turn vs Stint vs Bout vs Go
Spell, shift, tour, trick, turn, stint, bout, go can mean a limited period or amount of some activity that often follows a schedule.
Speed vs Accelerate vs Quicken vs Hasten vs Hurry vs Precipitate
Speed, accelerate, quicken, hasten, hurry, precipitate can mean to go or make go fast or faster.
Speed vs Velocity vs Momentum vs Impetus vs Pace vs Headway
Speed, velocity, momentum, impetus, pace, headway are comparable but not all mutually synonymous terms that basically apply to motion through space.
Speech vs Address vs Oration vs Harangue vs Lecture vs Talk vs Sermon vs Homily
Speech, address, oration, harangue, lecture, talk, sermon, homily designate a discourse delivered to an audience.
Spectator vs Observer vs Beholder vs Looker-on vs Onlooker vs Witness vs Eyewitness vs Bystander vs Kibitzer
Spectator, observer, beholder, looker-on, onlooker, witness, eyewitness, bystander, kibitzer are comparable when they mean one who sees or looks upon something.