backed

• Décrit quelque chose qui est soutenu, renforcé ou appuyé, souvent utilisé dans un contexte financier ou politique. Peut aussi indiquer le fait d'avoir un support ou un appui physique ou figuré.

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.

   appuyé / soutenu

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

   Synonymesapprovedfundedsupported

   Antonymesopposedunsupported

2. Having a back or backingB1formal

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

   ayant un dossier ou un support

   • 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.

   Synonymesbracedreinforcedstrengthenedsupported

• Verbe utilisé pour indiquer une action de soutien, d'approbation ou un mouvement en arrière.

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.

   Soutenir, appuyer

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

   Synonymesadvocatechampionendorsefinancefundpromotesponsorsubsidizesupportunderwrite

   Antonymesblockdiscourageobstructopposeundermine

2. Move backwardsA2formal

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

   reculer

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

   Synonymesback awayback upbacktrackretreatreversewithdraw

   Antonymesadvanceforward

3. B2informal

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

   Parier sur

   • 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.

   Synonymesbetgamblestakewager

Variantes phrasalback awayback downback offback outback up