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hy·poth·e·cate
 hypothecate
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- pronunciation:
- haI
pa
th
keIt
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transitive verb |
| inflections: |
hypothecates, hypothecating, hypothecated |
| definition: |
to pledge (property) to another as security for a loan or other debt, without legally transferring title or ownership.
- similar words:
- pawn
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| derivations: |
hypothecation (n.), hypothecator (n.) |
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