backings
Materials behind surfaces
Backings are forms of support, whether physical or abstract.
A backing can be a layer of material attached to the reverse side of something to strengthen or protect it, like the backing on a rug or mirror.
Financial backing provides the money needed to fund a venture or project.
Musical backing refers to the instrumental or vocal accompaniment supporting a lead performer.
The startup secured backing from several venture capital firms.
The quilt needs a cotton backing.
Deploying capital for returns
- fundingSupplying monetary resources
- capitalWealth used for investment
- fundsAvailable financial resources
- bankrollSupply funds for
financing · credit · underwriting · venture capital · seed money · liquidity · reserves · capitalization
Adding support or encouragement
- bracingRefreshingly keen or stimulating
- supportsSustains or reinforces
- buttressArchitectural wall reinforcement
- strutProud, showy gait
stabilization · girder · framework · scaffolding · mount · brace · armature · lining
Favorable opinion given
- supportTo uphold or sustain
- advocacyPleading for a cause
- recommendationAdvised course of action
- sanctionApproval or punitive measure
ratification · validation · certification · authorization · confirmation · blessing · commendation · accreditation
Supporter's financial backing
- fundingSupplying monetary resources
- grantsAwarded funds for purposes
- donationsGifts to organizations
- philanthropyGenerous giving for others
benefaction · subsidies · endowments · gifts · aid · scholarships · contributions · benefactors
Firm promise or certainty
- warrantyFormal repair promise
- pledgeBinding promise given
- securityProtection from threat
- collateralSecurity for debt
surety · bond · indemnity · protection · insurance · safeguard · commitment · covenant
investment
Deploying capital for returns
- fundingSupplying monetary resources
- capitalWealth used for investment
- fundsAvailable financial resources
bankroll · financing · credit · underwriting · venture capital · seed money · liquidity · reserves · capitalization · loans
reinforcement
Adding support or encouragement
- bracingRefreshingly keen or stimulating
- supportsSustains or reinforces
- buttressArchitectural wall reinforcement
strut · stabilization · girder · framework · scaffolding · mount · brace · armature · lining · stiffening
approval
Favorable opinion given
- supportTo uphold or sustain
- advocacyPleading for a cause
- recommendationAdvised course of action
sanction · ratification · validation · certification · authorization · confirmation · blessing · commendation · accreditation · affirmation
patronage
Supporter's financial backing
philanthropy · benefaction · subsidies · endowments · gifts · aid · scholarships · contributions · benefactors · patrons
assurance
Firm promise or certainty
collateral · surety · bond · indemnity · protection · insurance · safeguard · commitment · covenant · promise
- social exchangesgreetings, farewells, handshakes, thank yous, welcomes
backingsoppositions
Contrary stances or groups
hindrances · obstructions · blockages · resistance · sabotage
- backing upMoving backward or supporting
- backing downWithdrawing from a stance
- backing outWithdrawing from a commitment
- backing offCeasing to pursue
- backing awayReverse movement from something
- backing tracksPre-recorded musical accompaniment