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backer

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/ˈbækər/ · back-er

A person, organization, or entity that supports or finances a project, business, or individual.

Meanings

nounformal

A person, organization, or entity that supports or finances a project, business, or individual.

ایک شخص، تنظیم، یا ادارہ جو کسی منصوبے، کاروبار، یا فرد کی حمایت یا مالی مدد کرتا ہے۔

حامی

haami

Formal: سرمایہ کارColloquial: پیچھے کھڑا

Synonyms

supporterfinanciersponsorمساعدسرمایہ لگانے والاپونجی دار

Antonyms

opponentcriticadversaryمخالفنکتہ چینی کرنے والادشمن

Common Collocations

  • financial backer
  • major backer
  • backer of a project

Example Sentences

The startup secured a major backer who provided them with initial funding.

شروع کرنے والے نے ایک بڑے حامی کو محفوظ کیا جس نے انہیں ابتدائی سرمایہ فراہم کیا۔

Shuru karne walay ne aik bade haami ko mehfooz kiya jis ne unhain ibtedai sarmaya faraham kiya.

The project was impossible without a backer to finance the expenses.

اس منصوبے کا کوئی امکان نہیں تھا بغیر کسی حامی کے جو اخراجات کی مالی معاونت کرتا۔

Is mansoobay ka koi imkaani nahi tha baghair kisi haami ke jo ikhrajat ki maali muawin karta.

She found a private backer who believed in her vision.

اس نے ایک ذاتی حامی پایا جو اس کے نظریے پر یقین رکھتا تھا۔

Us ne aik zaati haami paaya jo is ke nazariye par yaqeen rakhta tha.

Easily Confused With

baker:A baker is someone who makes bread and other baked goods, whereas a backer provides support or financing.

Word Family

backing
nounحمایت
backed
adjectiveحمایت یافتہ

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a 'backer' as someone 'behind' a project, providing support.

Imagine a person standing behind a business, holding a sign with financial support.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

آؤ ہوؤںے والوں کی حمایت کریں، یار وفا کا در پر آؤ۔

Aao hove walon ki himayat karein, yaar wafa ka dar par aao.

Come, let's support those who have come, O friend, come to the doorstep of loyalty.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

پہاڑ کا پیچھے ہٹا کر دیکھو۔

Pahaar ka peeche hata kar dekho.

Look behind the mountain.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Middle English "bakere" — one who backs or supports

First known use: 15th century

The term 'backer' originated in Middle English as 'bakere', referring to someone who supports or finances someone else, especially in a business context.