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1. (v.t.) underwrite
to contribute a sum of money to guarantee the success of (an undertaking).
2. underwrite
to guarantee the sale of (a security to be offered for public subscription).
3. underwrite
Insurance.
4. underwrite
to write one's name at the end of (a policy), thereby becoming liable in case of specified losses.
5. underwrite
to insure.
6. underwrite
to assume liability to the extent of (a specified sum).
7. underwrite
to write under other written matter.
8. underwrite
to sign one's name to.
9. underwrite
to show agreement with; support.
10. (v.i.) underwrite
to underwrite something.
11. underwrite
to work as an underwriter.
Etymology: (1400–50; late ME, trans. of L subscrībere to write underneath, sign, subscribe)
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| Definition of 'Underwrite' |
Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (verb) underwrite, subvention, subvent
guarantee financial support of
"The opera tour was subvented by a bank"
2. (verb) cover, insure, underwrite
protect by insurance
"The insurance won't cover this"
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| Definition of 'Underwrite' |
Webster Dictionary |
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1. (verb) Underwrite
to write under something else; to subscribe
2. (verb) Underwrite
to subscribe one's name to for insurance, especially for marine insurance; to write one's name under, or set one's name to, as a policy of insurance, for the purpose of becoming answerable for loss or damage, on consideration of receiving a certain premium per cent; as, individuals, as well as companies, may underwrite policies of insurance
3. (verb) Underwrite
to practice the business of insuring; to take a risk of insurance on a vessel or the like
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