What is backer? How to use in English

Definition & pronunciation of backer

backernoun

người ủng hộ

/ˈbækə(r)//ˈbækər/

Where does the word backer come from?

"Backer" comes from the Old English word "bæc," meaning "back." Originally, it described someone who supported or "backed" another person or thing, like a physical backer. This sense evolved to describe someone who provided financial support, particularly to artists, projects, or ventures. The term "backer" thus highlights the idea of supporting something from behind, providing strength and stability.

Vocabulary summary backer

typenoun

meaninghelper, supporter

Example of vocabulary backernamespace

  • John is a backer of a new Kickstarter campaign to create a smartwatch specifically designed for runners.
  • Many prominent business executives have become backers of a nonprofit organization aimed at providing education and resources to underprivileged youth.
  • Sarah's passion project, a documentary exploring the effects of climate change on Arctic communities, has attracted a large number of backers through an online crowdfunding campaign.
  • After losing his job last year, Mark turned to crowd-funding platforms to seek backing for his own start-up, which provides innovative solutions to common household problems.
  • In addition to the seed money he provided to his son's tech startup, Mark has garnered further support from other backers in the tech industry.

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