Dictionary Check: backing

"backing" is a valid word!

Scrabble 16 points
Words with Friends 20 points

Definition

noun

the act of providing approval and support

Example: "his vigorous backing of the conservatives got him in trouble with progressives"
noun

something forming a back that is added for strengthening

Synonyms:
noun

financial resources provided to make some project possible

Example: "the foundation provided support for the experiment"

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