English noun: backing |
1. | backing (act) the act of providing approval and support |
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| Samples | His vigorous backing of the conservatives got him in trouble with progressives.
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| Synonyms | backup, championship, patronage |
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| Broader (hypernym) | approval, approving, blessing |
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2. | backing (artifact) something forming a back that is added for strengthening |
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| Synonyms | mount |
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| Broader (hypernym) | bed, layer, reinforcement, strengthener |
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| Part meronym | framework |
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3. | backing (possession) financial resources provided to make some project possible |
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| Samples | The foundation provided support for the experiment.
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| Synonyms | financial backing, financial support, funding, support |
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| Broader (hypernym) | resource |
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