back
Meaning
To back something means to support or endorse it, often in a financial or moral sense.
💡 A common mistake is confusing "back" with "back up," which has a different meaning related to making a copy or providing support.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
At
the
village
hall
meeting
,
Clara
explained
the
plan
to
turn
an
empty
lot
into
a
small
park
and
playground
for
children
.
Some
residents
were
worried
about
the
cost
and
the
long
-
term
maintenance
,
but
a
local
caf
é
owner
agreed
to
back
the
project
with
a
modest
donation
.
The
group
then
discussed
ideas
for
cleaning
and
security
so
the
park
would
stay
safe
and
pleasant
.
By
the
end
of
the
evening
they
had
a
list
of
volunteers
and
a
date
to
present
the
final
proposal
to
the
council
.
Common Phrases
back someone up
back a project
back down
Synonyms
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