Backing
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: That which provides support for the main performer
Part of speech: noun
Definition: Support, especially financial. A liner or other material added behind or underneath. Musicians and vocalists who support the main performer
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To go in the reverse direction.
Example sentence: I think the key to passion, to zeal, is gratitude. Or to put it another way, the fuel to motivate is gratitude, and gratitude comes by just backing up a little and realizing how much you've sinned against God.
Patronage
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To support by being a patron of.To be a regular customer or client of; to patronize; to patronise; to support; to keep going.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: The act of providing approval and support; backing; championship.Customers collectively; clientele; business.A communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient; condescension; disdain.Granting favours or giving contracts or making appointments to office in return for political support.The people who ride a form of transportation. Synonym of ridership.
Example sentence: There is nothing which can better deserve your patronage, than the promotion of science and literature. Knowledge is in every country the surest basis of public happiness.