backer
word
Definition
A backer is someone who supports or provides money for a person, project, or organization, especially to help it succeed.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used in business, startups, and politics for those giving financial support. Common phrases: 'financial backer', 'key backer', 'find backers'. Not typically used for emotional support; it's more about money or resources.
Spanish: patrocinador - partidario - financiadorPortuguese (BR): apoiador - patrocinador - financiadorPortuguese (PT): apoiantes - patrocinador - financiadorChinese (Simplified): 支持者 - 资助者Chinese (Traditional): 支持者 - 贊助者Hindi: समर्थक - वित्तदाताArabic: داعِم - ممولBengali: সমর্থক - পৃষ্ঠপোষক - অর্থায়নকারীRussian: спонсор - инвестор - поддерживающийJapanese: 支援者 - 出資者Vietnamese: nhà tài trợ - người hậu thuẫnKorean: 후원자 - 투자자Turkish: destekçi - finansörUrdu: حامی - مالی مددگارIndonesian: pendukung - penyandang dana
Example Sentences
The company found a backer for its new product.
basic
He is a backer of the local football team.
basic
Many backers helped start the project.
basic
They’re looking for a backer to fund their new app idea.
natural
Without a strong backer, the startup would have failed.
natural
The politician’s biggest backer decided to withdraw support.
natural