backing

Meanings

• the act of providing approval and support
  • "his vigorous backing of the conservatives got him in trouble with progressives"
• something forming a back that is added for strengthening
• financial resources provided to make some project possible
• be behind; approve of
• travel backward
• give support or one's approval to
• cause to travel backward
• support financial backing for
• be in back of
• place a bet on
  • "Which horse are you backing?"
• shift to a counterclockwise direction
• establish as valid or genuine
• strengthen by providing with a back or backing

Synonyms

back, back up, backup, bet on, championship, endorse, financial backing, financial support, funding, gage, game, indorse, mount, patronage, plump for, plunk for, punt, second, stake, support