backing

(noun) the act of providing approval and support. Synonyms: backup, championship, patronage. Examples: "His vigorous backing of the conservatives got him in trouble with progressives."

(noun) something forming a back that is added for strengthening. Synonyms: mount.

(noun) financial resources provided to make some project possible. Synonyms: support, financial support, funding, financial backing. Examples: "The foundation provided support for the experiment."

(verb) be behind; approve of. Synonyms: back, endorse, indorse, plump for, plunk for, support. Examples: "He plumped for the labor party." "I backed kennedy in 1960."

(verb) travel backward. Synonyms: back. Examples: "Back into the driveway." "The car backed up and hit the tree."

(verb) give support or one's approval to. Synonyms: second, back, endorse, indorse. Examples: "I'll second that motion." "I can't back this plan." "Endorse a new project."

(verb) cause to travel backward. Synonyms: back. Examples: "Back the car into the parking spot."

(verb) support financial backing for. Synonyms: back. Examples: "Back this enterprise."

(verb) be in back of. Synonyms: back. Examples: "My garage backs their yard."

(verb) place a bet on. Synonyms: bet on, back, gage, stake, game, punt. Examples: "Which horse are you backing?." "I'm betting on the new horse."

(verb) shift to a counterclockwise direction. Synonyms: back. Examples: "The wind backed."

(verb) establish as valid or genuine. Synonyms: back, back up. Examples: "Can you back up your claims?."

(verb) strengthen by providing with a back or backing. Synonyms: back.