Synonyms: patronage, championship, backing, backup
Definition: the act of providing approval and support
Usage: his vigorous backing of the conservatives got him in trouble with progressives
Similar words: approval, approving, blessing
Definition: the formal act of approving
Usage: he gave the project his blessing; his decision merited the approval of any sensible person
Definition: something forming a back that is added for strengthening
Definition: single thickness of usually some homogeneous substance
Usage: slices of hard-boiled egg on a bed of spinach
Similar words: strengthener, reinforcement
Definition: a device designed to provide additional strength
Usage: the cardboard backing was just a strengthener; he used gummed reinforcements to hold the page in his notebook
Synonyms: support, financial backing, financial support, funding, backing
Definition: financial resources provided to make some project possible
Usage: the foundation provided support for the experiment
Similar words: resource
Definition: available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed