Synonyms for
Backing
Definition
support or help
Synonyms & similar words
punt
beton
financialsupport
mount
stake
support
back
plumpfor
front
gage
championship
game
indorse
second
endorse
financialbacking
patronage
advance
funding
veer
backup
plunkfor
support
endorsement
encouragement
promotion
advocacy
sponsorship
funding
financing
investment
underwriting
guarantee
assurance
security
protection
coverage
backup
aid
assistance
help
relief
Synonyms by register
Formal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- full backing
- financial backing
- strong backing
- backing up
- backing out
- backing down
- backing committee
- backing the project
Word family
Usage note
The word 'backing' can refer to financial support, emotional encouragement, or a physical layer behind something. Ensure context clarifies the intended meaning.
Example sentences
- My mom is always backing me up when I need her.
- The company gave financial backing to the new project.
- I am backing my friend's decision to quit his job and start a business.
- The politician had the backing of a powerful lobby group.
- The team was playing well with the backing of their fans.
Quotes
'Believe in yourself and all that you are. Know that there is something inside you that is greater than any obstacle.' - Christian D. Larson
'Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.' - Winston S. Churchill
'Don't let yesterday take up too much of today.' - Will Rogers