adj
backed
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adj
1
Having financial or other support behind it.
"The proposal was backed by three major donors."
2
Having a specified kind of back or backing material.
"The chair came with a leather-backed cushion."
How to Use Backed
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSupported by someone or something, or fitted with a particular kind of back.
Common pairings
well-backed
government-backed
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Etymology
From back + the suffix -ed.