sponsorship

Sponsorship is a related term of countenance.

As nouns the difference between sponsorship and countenance

is that sponsorship is (uncountable) the state or practice of being a sponsor while countenance is appearance, especially the features and expression of the face.

As a verb countenance is

to tolerate, support, sanction, patronise or approve of something.

As nouns the difference between promotion and sponsorship

is that promotion is an advancement in rank or position while sponsorship is the state or practice of being a sponsor.

As nouns the difference between sponsorship and protection

is that sponsorship is the state or practice of being a sponsor while protection is the process of keeping (something or someone) safe.

As nouns the difference between aegis and sponsorship

is that aegis is a mythological shield associated with Zeus and Athena shown as a short cloak consisting of a goatskin. The aegis of Athena is usually shown with a border of snakes and with the head of Medusa in the center. The aegis is more an emblem of protection and power than an actual military shield while sponsorship is the state or practice of being a sponsor.

As nouns the difference between sponsorship and gossipred

is that sponsorship is (uncountable) the state or practice of being a sponsor while gossipred is relationship by baptismal rites; spiritual affinity or parentage; sponsorship.