backed
Pronunciation: [bækt]
Word
Context: "support"
(verb) to give support or help to someone or something. It means showing that you are on their side or helping them succeed. Like when you cheer for your friend in a game.
Example
I backed my friend's idea for the school project because I thought it was great.
Example
She didn't back the proposal because she had concerns about its impact.
Example
Did you back the team during the championship?
Context: "finance"
(verb) to provide money or resources to support a project or business. This is important when someone wants to start something new, like a company or a film.
Example
They backed the new film with a lot of funding from investors.
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He decided not to back the startup after seeing its poor business plan.
Example
Who backed the initiative to build a new playground in our community?
Context: "status"
(adjective) when something is supported or reinforced in some way. For example, a backed decision means a choice that has strong support behind it.
Example
The backed plan received praise from everyone involved.
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The unbacked claims were quickly dismissed by the board.
Example
Is that proposal backed by evidence?
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