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un·der·write
 underwrite
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- pronunciation:
- uhn
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[or]
uhn
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- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb)
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
underwrites, underwriting, underwritten, underwrote |
| definition 1: |
to assume financial responsibility or assure financial support for.
- synonyms:
- back, sponsor, subsidize
- similar words:
- bankroll, capitalize, endorse, endow, finance, fund, patronize, stake, support
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| definition 2: |
to insure, as by an insurance policy.
- synonyms:
- cover, guarantee, guaranty, indemnify, insure, warrant
- similar words:
- insulate, protect
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| definition 3: |
to assume liability up to (a specified amount).
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| definition 4: |
to assume liability for specified losses by signing (an insurance policy).
- similar words:
- approve, docket, endorse, formalize, ratify, sign, subscribe, undersign, validate, warrant
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| definition 5: |
to write under or at the end of; undersign.
- synonyms:
- endorse, sign, undersign
- similar words:
- certify, initial, ratify, subscribe, witness
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| definition 6: |
to endorse or concur with, by or as if by signing at the end of.
- synonyms:
- approve, back, endorse, subscribe
- similar words:
- affirm, confirm, ratify, sign, substantiate, support, validate
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| definition 7: |
to guarantee the sale of (a security) at an agreed price.
- similar words:
- certify, guarantee, warrant
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| related words: |
certify, support, sustain |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to engage in underwriting, esp. of insurance.
- synonyms:
- insure
- similar words:
- contract
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