backer
/ˈbækər/
NOUN
1. A person who supports someone or something
A person who gives support, encouragement, approval, or assistance to an individual, organization, cause, proposal, or activity.
1.1. Advocacy and support
Refers to someone who actively supports, promotes, defends, or advocates for a person, idea, political candidate, or cause.
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Antonyms
Examples
- The political candidate received strong support from a prominent party backer.
- Every backer of the environmental campaign contributed to raising public awareness.
- She became a loyal backer of the organization's educational initiatives.
Related Words
- advocacy
- endorsement
- loyalty
- allegiance
- solidarity
- approval
- commitment
- campaign
- proponent
- partisanship
1.2. Personal encouragement and assistance
Describes someone who provides practical help, encouragement, protection, or personal assistance to another individual.
Synonyms
- helper
- supporter
- benefactor
- ally
- friend
- encourager
- coadjutor
- assistant
- well-wisher
- champion
Antonyms
Examples
- His mentor was a constant backer throughout his professional career.
- The young entrepreneur appreciated having a reliable backer during difficult times.
- Her closest backers encouraged her to pursue her ambitions.
Related Words
- companion
- confidant
- colleague
- mentor
- partner
- associate
- comrade
- sympathizer
- friendship
NOUN
2. A person or organization providing financial support
An individual, institution, or organization that supplies money or financial resources to support a business, project, enterprise, or investment.
2.1. Business and project financing
Refers to a person or organization that finances a business venture, development project, creative production, or other enterprise.
Synonyms
- financier
- investor
- sponsor
- underwriter
- benefactor
- patron
- funding source
- venture capitalist
- angel investor
- grubstaker
Antonyms
- creditor
- debtor
- financial opponent
Examples
- The startup secured a wealthy backer to finance its expansion.
- The independent filmmaker searched for a financial backer for the documentary.
- Several private investors became backers of the renewable energy project.
Related Words
2.2. Financial guarantee and underwriting
Refers to someone who guarantees financial obligations, assumes financial risk, or provides assurance that a transaction or undertaking will be financially supported.
Synonyms
- guarantor
- surety
- underwriter
- cosigner
- cosignatory
- sponsor
Examples
- The company required a financial backer to guarantee the loan.
- A wealthy guarantor acted as the backer for the business transaction.
- The project proceeded after securing an underwriter willing to assume the financial risk.
Related Words
- guarantee
- collateral
- liability
- financial risk
- loan
- insurance
- security
- indemnity
NOUN
3. A person who places bets
A person who supports a contestant or outcome by placing a wager, particularly in horse racing or other gambling activities.
3.1. Betting and wagering
Refers to someone who places money on a particular competitor, participant, or predicted outcome in a gambling event.
Synonyms
Examples
- The horse had several wealthy backers among the racegoers.
- Each backer placed a wager on the competitor they expected to win.
- The race attracted numerous backers who supported different horses.