Backer

Pronunciation: /ˈbækər/

Definitions of backer

noun A person who supports or promotes a particular person, group, or organization, especially financially.

Example Sentences

A1 He is a backer of the local sports team.

A2 The backer of the project decided to invest more money.

B1 The company's main backer pulled out, causing financial problems.

B2 The political party's biggest backer is a wealthy businessman.

C1 The backer of the film production was a well-known Hollywood producer.

C2 The backer of the charity event donated a significant amount of money to the cause.

Examples of backer in a Sentence

formal The backer of the project has decided to increase their financial support.

informal The project's backer is putting in more money.

slang The backer dude is really coming through with the cash.

figurative She was the main backer of his dreams, always supporting and encouraging him.

Grammatical Forms of backer

• past tense: backed
• plural: backers
• comparative: more backing
• superlative: most backing
• present tense: back
• future tense: will back
• perfect tense: have backed
• continuous tense: is backing
• singular: backer
• positive degree: backer
• infinitive: to back
• gerund: backing
• participle: backing

Origin and Evolution of backer

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'backer' originated from the Middle English word 'bakere' which referred to a person who supported or endorsed a particular cause or individual.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'backer' has evolved to also include someone who financially supports a project or venture, such as a business investor or sponsor.