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backed

/bækt/

VERB

1. To provide support or assistance

To give help, encouragement, protection, or support to a person, organization, idea, decision, or cause.

1.1. Supporting a person, idea, or cause

Refers to giving approval, encouragement, or active support to someone or something.

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Examples

  • The proposal was backed by several influential members of the committee.
  • Her colleagues backed her decision to report the misconduct.
  • The community backed the campaign to improve local schools.

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1.2. Providing financial support

Refers to supplying money, investment, or financial resources to support a business, project, organization, or activity.

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  • The startup was backed by a group of private investors.
  • The research project was backed by an international foundation.
  • The film was financially backed by an independent production company.

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  • investment
  • capital
  • venture capital
  • grant
  • funding
  • sponsorship
  • financial assistance
  • budget

1.3. Confirming or substantiating a statement

Describes providing evidence, facts, or confirmation that strengthen the credibility of a claim, argument, or conclusion.

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  • The scientist's conclusions were backed by extensive experimental evidence.
  • Her argument was backed by credible sources and statistical data.
  • The allegations were backed by testimony from several witnesses.

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VERB

2. To move or cause something to move backward

To move in the reverse direction or push, drive, or force someone or something backward.

2.1. Reversing movement

Describes moving backward or reversing the direction of a vehicle, animal, or other moving object.

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  • advanced
  • proceeded
  • approached
  • moved forward

Examples

  • The driver backed the car into the narrow parking space.
  • The horse backed away from the unfamiliar object.
  • The truck was backed carefully into the loading area.

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  • reverse gear
  • retreat
  • withdrawal
  • reversal
  • backward movement
  • recoil
  • reverse direction

2.2. Forcing something backward

Refers to pushing, driving, or forcing a person, group, or object away from a position.

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  • repelled
  • repulsed
  • pushed back
  • drove back
  • forced back
  • held back

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Examples

  • The defenders backed the attackers away from the entrance.
  • The strong winds backed the boat toward the shore.
  • The security team backed the crowd away from the restricted area.

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3. To furnish something with a supporting back

To provide an object with a rear supporting structure, covering, or backing material.

3.1. Providing structural support or backing

Describes adding a supporting or protective rear surface to furniture, equipment, or other objects.

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  • The carpenter backed the cabinet with a sheet of plywood.
  • The chair was backed with a sturdy wooden panel.
  • The fabric was backed with a protective layer to improve its durability.

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4. To be situated behind something

To have a location directly behind or adjoining the rear of another place, structure, or area.

4.1. Location and physical arrangement

Describes a property, building, or area that adjoins another place at its rear.

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  • The house was backed by a dense forest.
  • The property was backed by a quiet stretch of woodland.
  • The garden was backed by a high stone wall.

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  • adjacent
  • rear
  • behind
  • boundary
  • border
  • neighboring property
  • surroundings

VERB

5. To endorse or write on the reverse side of a document

To write a signature, endorsement, or authorization on the back of a document, check, or other written instrument.

5.1. Document endorsement and authorization

Refers to signing or writing an endorsement on the reverse side of a financial or legal document to authorize its transfer, processing, or use.

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  • endorsed
  • indorsed
  • countersigned
  • signed
  • authorized

Examples

  • The customer backed the check before depositing it.
  • The document was backed with the required endorsement.
  • The official backed the warrant before it was presented for execution.

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ADJECTIVE

6. Supported or endorsed by someone or something

Having received support, approval, financial assistance, or confirmation from a person, organization, or source.

6.1. Approved and supported

Describes a proposal, decision, candidate, or initiative that has received the approval or support of others.

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  • opposed
  • rejected
  • disapproved
  • unsupported

Examples

  • The backed candidate received strong support from local organizations.
  • The backed proposal gained widespread approval among the committee members.
  • The initiative was backed by several prominent community leaders.

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6.2. Supported by evidence or resources

Describes a claim, argument, or project that has reliable evidence, financial resources, or other forms of support behind it.

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  • unsubstantiated
  • unsupported
  • unfunded
  • disproved

Examples

  • The report presented a well-backed explanation of the findings.
  • The company launched a fully backed investment program.
  • The research proposal was supported by a well-funded institution.

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