Blessing and Backing

Blessing

Blessing noun - An acceptance of something as satisfactory.
Usage example: Mr. Roberts promptly gave his blessing to his daughter's choice of husband

Backing is a synonym for blessing in approval topic. In some cases you can use "Backing" instead a noun "Blessing", when it comes to topics like sanction.

Backing

Backing noun - The act of providing approval and support.
Usage example: his vigorous backing of the conservatives got him in trouble with progressives

Blessing is a synonym for backing in approval topic. You can use "Blessing" instead a noun "Backing", if it concerns topics such as support.

Nearby Words: back, background, backer, backup, backed

How words are described

full full blessing full backing
usual usual blessing usual backing
legitimate legitimate blessing legitimate backing
divine divine blessing divine backing
Other adjectives: actual, massive, major, unofficial, magical.
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