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backed

[bakt] / bækt /
ADJECTIVE
supported
Synonyms
STRONGEST
approved assisted endorsed favored
STRONG
advocated aided bankrolled bolstered boosted championed encouraged financed fostered furthered helped promoted propped seconded sponsored underwritten upheld
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disapproved
WEAK
backless discouraged opposed
ADJECTIVE
supplied with a back
Synonyms
STRONG
reinforced stiffened strengthened
WEAK
built-up
Antonyms
WEAK
backless discouraged opposed

Example Sentences

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President Aoun has backed direct, face-to-face talks and said the ceasefire should evolve into a more "permanent agreement".

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

The French tire manufacturer this week backed its guidance for the year, but said the war in Iran has thrown global demand into uncertainty.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders has backed the idea.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

The 19-year-old backed up his win in Liverpool last week with another impressive performance in Aberdeen to climb above Jonny Clayton.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

I glared at Red and she backed away a little.

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff