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Having been provided with support or aid
“This company is embarking on a heavily backed project to build an algorithmic trading platform.”
Approved of, typically officially or legally
“The country's parliament passed a government-backed law regulating social media on Wednesday.”
Physically reinforced or strengthened with some kind of support or structure
“It had been designed and built during times when Aritian architects had no need to include features like protective grillwork on windows, triple-boarded doors, and metal-backed walls.”
Covered or adorned on the surface or interior with a material, often serving to protect or enhance
Covered by an insurance policy
To have invested in or provided financial assistance
“Many local organizations and foundations would back the incumbent.”
Past tense for to promote or support the interests or cause of
“The party has agreed to back the new laws if the government accepts the committee's suggested changes.”
Past tense for to give evidence or testimony to the truth or factuality of
“Giorgio needs to back his claims about ancient aliens with hard facts.”
Past tense for to bet money on (a person or animal) winning a race or contest
“I didn't back him in the Irish Derby, but at those odds on Saturday, he was an unbelievable bet.”
Past tense for to be complemented by as an accompaniment
“A classy trio of acoustic guitars would back her dulcet voice.”
(back off/away) Past tense for to move backward, literally or figuratively
“I decided to back off after he assured me that he knew exactly what he was doing.”
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