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Definition of Underwrite
1. Verb. Guarantee financial support of. "Sam and Sue underwrite the movie "; "The opera tour was subvented by a bank"
Generic synonyms: Guarantee, Undertake
Derivative terms: Subvention, Subvention
2. Verb. Protect by insurance. "The insurance won't cover this"
Specialized synonyms: Reinsure, Indemnify
Generic synonyms: Guarantee, Warrant
Related verbs: Cover, Compensate, Cover, Overcompensate
Derivative terms: Coverage, Insurance, Insurer, Underwriter, Underwriter
Definition of Underwrite
1. v. t. To write under something else; to subscribe.
2. v. i. To practice the business of insuring; to take a risk of insurance on a vessel or the like.
3. v. t. To write under something else; to subscribe.
4. v. i. To practice the business of insuring; to take a risk of insurance on a vessel or the like.
Definition of Underwrite
1. Verb. (transitive) To write below or under; subscribe. ¹
2. Verb. (transitive intransitive obsolete) To subscribe (a document, policy etc.) with one's name. ¹
3. Verb. (transitive) To sign; to put one's name to. ¹
4. Verb. (transitive) To agree to pay by signing one's name; subscribe. ¹
5. Verb. (transitive) Specifically, to assume financial responsibility for something, and guarantee it against failure. ¹
6. Verb. (intransitive) To act as an underwriter. ¹
7. Verb. (transitive) To support, lend support to, guarantee the basis of. ¹
8. Verb. (transitive) To submit to; put up with. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Underwrite
1. [v -WROTE, -WRITTEN, -WRITING, -WRITES]