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| back·er [ bákər ] (plural back·ers) |
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1. supporter: somebody who gives moral or financial support to somebody or something
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2. gambler: somebody who bets on somebody or something
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backer, angel, guarantor, patron, sponsor
CORE MEANING: somebody who provides financial support
backer a person who gives moral or financial support;
 The project's main backer has withdrawn his support.
angel a person who provides financial support for an enterprise such as a theatrical venture;
Business angels pump money into private companies in return for shares.
guarantor a person who gives a legal undertaking to be responsible for somebody else's debts or obligations;
My father acted as guarantor for the loan.
patron a person who gives financial or moral support to a person, institution, or charity, especially in the arts;
kings who were great patrons of the arts
a 21-year-old architect who apparently spent all his patron's money
sponsor a person or organization that contributes money to help fund an event, usually in return for publicity, or gives money to a person taking part in a fundraising activity;
looking for sponsors for her next project
We would like to thank our sponsors for donating the prizes. |
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