Advertisement

Advertisement

View synonyms for

backer

[bak-er]

noun

  1. a person who supports or aids a person, cause, enterprise, etc.

    Synonyms: , , , ,
  2. a person who bets on a competitor in a race or contest.

  3. canvas or other material used for backing.



backer

/ ˈæə /

noun

  1. a person who gives financial or other support

  2. a person who bets on a competitor or contestant

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
Discover More

Word History and Origins

Origin of backer1

First recorded in 1535–45; back 1 + -er 1
Discover More

Example Sentences

Examples have not been reviewed.

A bill which sparked an extraordinary stand-off between some of the UK's most high-profile artists - and their backers in the House of Lords - has finally been passed.

From

While opinion polls show that Trump's immigration policies are popular with a majority of Americans, some of his backers have expressed concern about tactics.

From

But according to Greg Jackson of Octopus, the power companies and their backers just want to protect their profits.

From

But research backers have warned that the government needs to do more to secure the UK's reputation for science on the world stage.

From

A backer with deep pockets posits that the device never would’ve been recalled with his powerful connections at the FDA.

From

Advertisement

Related Words

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement


backend-tobacker-up