backed

backed
(Roget's IV) modif.
1. [Supported]
Syn. upheld, supported, encouraged, approved, aided, assisted, advanced, promoted, sustained, fostered, countenanced, favored, championed, advocated, supplied, maintained, established, helped, bolstered, propped, stayed, incited, furthered, seconded, prompted, served, endorsed, sponsored, subsidized, financed, underwritten, pushed*, boosted*, bankrolled*.
Ant. discouraged, opposed*, obstructed.
2. [Supplied with a back or backing]
Syn. stiffened, built up, strengthened; see reinforced .

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  • Backed — Back Back (b[a^]k), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Backed} (b[a^]kt); p. pr. & vb. n. {Backing}.] [1913 Webster] 1. To get upon the back of; to mount. [1913 Webster] I will back him [a horse] straight. Shak. [1913 Webster] 2. To place or seat upon the back …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • -backed — UK [bækt] / US suffix 1) used with some nouns to make adjectives meaning that a group or action is supported by an organization or country, usually a powerful one the military backed government a US backed peace plan 2) used with some adjectives… …   English dictionary

  • backed — adjective a) Dead; put on ones back. He wishes to have the senior, or old square toes, backed; he longs to have his father on six mens shoulders; that is, carrying to the grave. b) Having the specified backing. fabric backed tape …   Wiktionary

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