Backing
nnoun.actthe act of providing approval and supportSynset:backup championship patronage
Examples:- his vigorous backing of the conservatives got him in trouble with progressives
Derivationally Related Form:backback up
Hypernyms:approval approving blessing
Inherited Hypernyms:backingblessingsupportaidactivityacteventpsychological featureabstractionentity
nnoun.artifactsomething forming a back that is added for strengtheningSynset:mount
Derivationally Related Form:backmount
Part Holonyms:frame framework
Hypernyms:bed layer reinforcement strengthener
Inherited Hypernyms:backinglayerartifactwholeobjectphysical entityentity
Inherited Hypernyms:backingstrengthenerdeviceinstrumentalityartifactwholeobjectphysical entityentity
nnoun.possessionfinancial resources provided to make some project possibleSynset:financial backing financial support funding support
Examples:- the foundation provided support for the experiment
Derivationally Related Form:backsupportfund
Hypernyms:resource
Inherited Hypernyms:supportresourceassetspossessionrelationabstractionentity
vverb.socialbe behind; approve ofSynset:back endorse indorse plump for plunk for support
Examples:- He plumped for the Labor Party
- I backed Kennedy in 1960
Derivationally Related Form:supportiveendorsementsupportendorserbackingindorsementsupporter
Hypernyms:O.K. approve okay sanction
Inherited Hypernyms:backapproveauthorizepermitacceptreactact
Direct Hyponyms:championdefendguaranteewarrant
Full Troponyms:certifychampioncoverguaranteeindemnifyreinsure
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Somebody ---s somebody
vverb.motiontravel backwardExamples:- back into the driveway
- The car backed up and hit the tree
Hypernyms:go locomote move travel
Inherited Hypernyms:backtravel
Direct Hyponyms:back out
Full Troponyms:back out
Sentence Frame:Something is ---ing PP | Somebody ---s PP
vverb.socialgive support or one's approval toSynset:back endorse indorse second
Examples:- I'll second that motion
- I can't back this plan
- endorse a new project
Derivationally Related Form:endorsementsecondmentendorserbackingsecondindorsementseconderindorser
Hypernyms:back up support
Inherited Hypernyms:secondsupport
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something
vverb.motioncause to travel backwardExamples:- back the car into the parking spot
Antonyms:advance
Inherited Hypernyms:back
Causes:back
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s somebody PP | Somebody ---s something PP
vverb.possessionsupport financial backing forDerivationally Related Form:backerbacking
Hypernyms:finance
Inherited Hypernyms:backfinancepaygivetransfer
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Sam and Sue --- the movie (apply to: back)
vverb.stativebe in back ofExamples:- My garage backs their yard
Antonyms:front
Derivationally Related Form:back
Hypernyms:lie
Inherited Hypernyms:backliebe
Sentence Frame:Something ---s something
vverb.competitionplace a bet onSynset:back bet on gage game punt stake
Examples:- Which horse are you backing?
- I'm betting on the new horse
Derivationally Related Form:puntergamingstake
Hypernyms:bet play wager
Inherited Hypernyms:bet onbetgambleplaycompete
Direct Hyponyms:antedouble upparlay
Full Troponyms:anteparlay
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Somebody ---s on something | They --- the money (apply to: stake)
vverb.changeshift to a counterclockwise directionAntonyms:veer
Hypernyms:change over shift switch
Inherited Hypernyms:backswitchchange
Sentence Frame:Something ---s
vverb.changeestablish as valid or genuineSynset:back back up
Examples:- Can you back up your claims?
Hypernyms:affirm confirm corroborate substantiate support sustain
Inherited Hypernyms:backconfirm
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Something ---s something
vverb.changestrengthen by providing with a back or backingDerivationally Related Form:backbacking
Hypernyms:strengthen
Inherited Hypernyms:backstrengthenchange
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something