Synonyms for

Underwrite

Verb / ˈʌndɜ:ˌraɪt / Another word for underwrite — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To sign and accept responsibility for a financial agreement, such as an insurance policy.

Synonyms & similar words

subvention subvent insure cover insure guarantee back support sponsor finance fund subsidize secure indemnify cover shield protect assume accept undertake warrant endorse

Example sentences

  1. The insurance company will underwrite the policy.
  2. The bank will underwrite the loan for the new house.
  3. The government will underwrite the cost of the project.
  4. The company will underwrite the expenses for the conference.
  5. The investors will underwrite the production of the movie.

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  • We underwrite the unknown - that's our job.
  • The art of life is to live in the present moment, and to make that moment as perfect as we can by the realization that we are the instruments and expression of God Himself.
  • The U.S. government is the biggest corporation in the world, and the president is the CEO.

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