| noun | the act of providing approval and support “his vigorous backing of the conservatives got him in trouble with progressives” |
| noun | something forming a back that is added for strengthening |
| noun | financial resources provided to make some project possible “the foundation provided support for the experiment” |
| verb | be behind; approve of “He plumped for the Labor Party” |
| verb | travel backward “back into the driveway” |
| verb | give support or one's approval to “I'll second that motion” |
| verb | cause to travel backward “back the car into the parking spot” |
| verb | support financial backing for “back this enterprise” |
| verb | be in back of “My garage backs their yard” |
| verb | place a bet on “Which horse are you backing?” |
| verb | shift to a counterclockwise direction “the wind backed” |
| verb | establish as valid or genuine “Can you back up your claims?” |
| verb | strengthen by providing with a back or backing |
| back | verb | give support or one's approval to |
| back up | verb | give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to |
| mount | verb | fix onto a backing, setting, or support |
| support | verb | support materially or financially |
| fund | verb | furnish money for |
| backing | noun | the act of providing approval and support |
| endorsement | noun | a promotional statement (as found on the dust jackets of books) |
| endorser | noun | someone who expresses strong approval |
| indorsement | noun | a promotional statement (as found on the dust jackets of books) |
| supportive | adjective | furnishing support or assistance |
| support | noun | aiding the cause or policy or interests of |
| supporter | noun | a person who backs a politician or a team etc. |
| second | noun | a speech seconding a motion |
| secondment | noun | a speech seconding a motion |
| seconder | noun | someone who endorses a motion or petition as a necessary preliminary to a discussion or vote |
| indorser | noun | someone who expresses strong approval |
| backer | noun | invests in a theatrical production |
| back | noun | the side that goes last or is not normally seen |
| stake | noun | the money risked on a gamble |
| gaming | noun | the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize) |
| punter | noun | someone who bets |