backer

[bak-er]

noun

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

   Synonyms: helper, aide, guarantor, sponsor, supporter

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

3. canvas or other material used for backing.

backer

/ ˈbækə /

noun

1. a person who gives financial or other support

2. a person who bets on a competitor or contestant

Word History and Origins

Origin of backer¹

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

Example Sentences

Now a rival counter-proposal to create two councils - north Worcestershire and south Worcestershire - is set to be submitted to central government, with backers claiming to have the support of the general public.

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Kudrytsky and his backers reject the claims as retribution for criticising Ukraine's strategy to defend the energy grid from Russian attacks.

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The path is open to switching from Nvidia’s backer to its rival.

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If completed as envisioned by its backers, the data center is set to cost as much as $35 billion and pack up to 3 gigawatts of power.

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Any legal hearing appears certain to further strain relations between Ukraine and Germany, Kyiv’s largest financial backer and the supplier of some of its most sought-after military hardware, especially air-defense systems.

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• advocate 
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