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[ uhn-der-rahyt, uhn-der-rahyt ] / ˌʌn dərˈraɪt, ˈʌn dərˌraɪt / SEE SYNONYMS FOR underwrite ON THESAURUS.COM
verb (used with object), un·der·wrote [uhn-der-roht, uhn-der-roht], /ˌʌn dərˈroʊt, ˈʌn dərˌroʊt/, un·der·writ·ten [uhn-der-rit-n, uhn-der-rit-], /ˌʌn dərˈrɪt n, ˈʌn dərˌrɪt-/, un·der·writ·ing.to write under or at the foot of, especially under other written matter. to sign one's name, as to a document. to show agreement with or to support by or as if by signing one's name to, as a statement or decision. to bind oneself to contribute a sum of money to (an undertaking): Wealthy music lovers underwrote the experimental concerts. to guarantee the sale of (a security issue to be offered to the public for subscription). Insurance. - to write one's name at the end of (a policy), thereby becoming liable in case of certain losses specified in the policy.
- to insure.
- to assume liability to the extent of (a specified sum) by way of insurance.
- to select or rate (risks) for insurance.
verb (used without object), un·der·wrote [uhn-der-roht, uhn-der-roht], /ˌʌn dərˈroʊt, ˈʌn dərˌroʊt/, un·der·writ·ten [uhn-der-rit-n, uhn-der-rit-], /ˌʌn dərˈrɪt n, ˈʌn dərˌrɪt-/, un·der·writ·ing.to underwrite something. to carry on the business of an underwriter. Origin of underwriteFirst recorded before 1400–50; late Middle English, translation of Latin subscrībere “to write underneath, sign, subscribe”; see origin at subscribe Words nearby underwriteunderwood, underwool, underwork, underworld, under wraps, underwrite, underwriter, undescended, undescended testicle, undescended testis, undeserved Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for underwriteThe Rockefellers were not going to underwrite a museum that promoted communism. How Jews Created American Modernism|Andrew Romano|August 1, 2014|DAILY BEAST Of course, plenty of countries are willing to underwrite that expense. Will Saudi Arabia Execute Guest Workers for 'Witchcraft'?|Michael Schulson|March 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST As heroes, those who serve and sacrifice embody the virtues that underwrite American greatness. How America Screws Its Soldiers|Andrew J. Bacevich|May 28, 2011|DAILY BEAST The English issuing house sends round a stockbroker to underwrite the loan. International Finance|Hartley Withers
(Mr. Grierson's eye fell on me), "and sell it out to the public, if you underwrite it, for two million or so." A Far Country, Complete|Winston Churchill Ascher, Stutz & Co. will underwrite the new issues and take three and one-half per cent. Gossamer|George A. Birmingham On learning that we were intending to enter Hudson Straits, the agent refused to underwrite us: it was too ugly a risk. Left on Labrador|Charles Asbury Stephens Is it all right for us to underwrite the stock ourselves at half price? Tutt and Mr. Tutt|Arthur Train
British Dictionary definitions for underwrite/ (ˈʊndəˌraɪt, ˌʌndəˈraɪt) /
verb -writes, -writing, -wrote or -written (tr)finance to undertake to purchase at an agreed price any unsold portion of (a public issue of shares, etc) to accept financial responsibility for (a commercial project or enterprise) insurance - to sign and issue (an insurance policy) thus accepting liability if specified losses occur
- to insure (a property or risk)
- to accept liability up to (a specified amount) in an insurance policy
to write (words, a signature, etc) beneath (other written matter); subscribe to support or concur with (a decision, statement, etc) by or as if by signature Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to underwritesubsidize, secure, finance, provide, bankroll, sponsor, approve, guarantee, pay, accede, okay, help, fund, float, consent, support, initial, countersign, back, sign |