backed

• Describe algo que está apoyado, reforzado o respaldado, usado a menudo en contextos financieros o políticos.

Describes something that is supported or reinforced, often used in financial or political contexts.

1. Supported or endorsedB2formal

   Having support, approval, or financial backing from someone or something.

   respaldado, apoyado

   • The project is backed by a major investment firm.
   • Her campaign was backed by several influential politicians.
   • The research is backed by solid evidence.

   Sinónimosapprovedfundedsupported

   Antónimosopposedunsupported

2. Having a back or backingB1formal

   Describing an object that has a back or a supporting structure.

   que tiene respaldo o soporte

   • The chair is leather-backed and very comfortable.
   • She bought a bookcase with a wooden-backed frame.
   • The mirror is silver-backed for better reflection.

   Sinónimosbracedreinforcedstrengthenedsupported

• Verbo que indica apoyo, aprobación o movimiento hacia atrás, así como respaldar económicamente algo.

A verb used to indicate the act of supporting, endorsing, or moving in a reverse direction.

1. Support or endorseB1formal

   To give support, financial or otherwise, to someone or something.

   Apoyar o respaldar

   • The committee decided to back the new proposal.
   • Many investors backed the startup company.
   • She backed her friend's decision to change careers.

   Sinónimosadvocatechampionendorsefinancefundpromotesponsorsubsidizesupportunderwrite

   Antónimosblockdiscourageobstructopposeundermine

2. Move backwardsA2formal

   To move in a direction opposite to the one you are facing.

   retroceder

   • He backed the car out of the driveway.
   • She backed away from the angry dog.
   • The truck backed slowly into the loading bay.

   Sinónimosback awayback upbacktrackretreatreversewithdraw

   Antónimosadvanceforward

3. B2informal

   To place a bet on someone or something winning a competition.

   Apostar por

   • He backed the horse to win the race.
   • She backed the underdog team in the final.
   • Many people backed the favorite to win the championship.

   Sinónimosbetgamblestakewager

Variantes phrasalback awayback downback offback outback up