backing

Plural: backings

Noun

• Support, help, or endorsement for a person or project.
• 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
• Support, especially financial.
• A liner or other material added behind or underneath.
• A backdrop.
• Musicians and vocalists who support the main performer.
• The mounting of a horse or other animal.
• The action of putting something back; a switching into reverse.

Verb

• 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
• present participle and gerund of back

Adj

• Providing support for the main performer.

Examples

• It's a volunteer organization that works with backing from the city and a few grants.
• My play of JINX had the backing of a double letter score.
• The cardboard backing gives the notebook a little extra stiffness.

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

Antonyms

advance, front, veer

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