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backedpast participle
UK
/bækt/
US
/bækt/
Used as a participial adjective derived from the verb "back".
soutenuParticipe passé au sens de « soutenu par quelqu’un ou quelque chose ».
The candidate, well backed by the party, won easily.
Le candidat, bien soutenu par le parti, a gagné facilement.
à dos deDans les composés indiquant un revêtement ou un matériau au dos d’un objet.
She chose a velvet-backed mirror for the hallway.
Elle a choisi un miroir à dos de velours pour le couloir.
Additional translations
appuyéDans un contexte d’appui, d’adhésion ou de recommandation.
backedadjective
more backed
Comp.
most backed
Super.
UK
/bækt/
US
/bækt/
soutenuAu sens de « bénéficiant d’un soutien, d’une approbation ou d’un appui ».
The project was backed by several influential investors.
Le projet était soutenu par plusieurs investisseurs influents.
à dos deDans les composés adjectivaux indiquant le matériau ou le type de dos.
A leather-backed chair provides extra comfort and support.
Une chaise à dos de cuir offre un confort et un soutien supplémentaires.
Additional translations
financéQuand le soutien est principalement financier.
appuyéQuand l’idée dominante est celle d’un appui ou d’une recommandation, souvent dans un contexte institutionnel ou politique.
Synonyms
endorsed
guaranteed
secured
sponsored
supported
backverb

backed

Past Simple

backed
Past Simple
backed
Past Participle
backing
Gerund
Synonyms
endorse
support
advocate
promote
champion
reinforce
assist

Definitions

backedpast participle
Supported or endorsed by another person or entity.
The candidate, well backed by the party, won easily.
Having a back or backing of a specified material or kind (usually in compounds).
She chose a velvet-backed mirror for the hallway.
backedadjective
Having support or endorsement from someone or something.
The project was backed by several influential investors.
Having a specified type of back or backing (usually in compound adjectives).
A leather-backed chair provides extra comfort and support.
Receiving financial, moral, or other support or endorsement from someone or something.
The initiative is backed by several prominent NGOs.
backverb
To support or endorse someone or something.
The committee decided to back the new policy proposal.
To provide financial support for something.
Several investors agreed to back the startup company.
To bet on the success of a competitor or team.
He decided to back the underdog in the race.
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