To advertise a non-religious belief, way of living, cause, point of view, (scientific) hypothesis, social or other position, political party, or other organization; to convince someone to join such a cause or organization or support such a position; to recruit someone.
To advertise one’s religious beliefs; to convert (someone) to one’s own faith or religious movement or encourage them to do so.
To coerce into religious conversion.
To be a sponsor for.
A person or organisation with some sort of responsibility for another person or organisation, especially where the responsibility has a religious, legal, or financial aspect.
One that pays all or part of the cost of an event, a publication, or a media program, usually in exchange for advertising time.
A senior member of a twelve step or similar program assigned to a guide a new initiate and form a partnership with him.