underwrite


Definition: Meaning of, underwrite in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ʌndəˈrʌɪt;ˈʌndərʌɪt /

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Prsesent Past Past Participle
underwrite underwrote underwritten
Present Participle Third Person Singular
underwriting underwrites
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  1. formal to support an activity, business plan etc with money, and to take financial responsibility if it fails
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  2. technical if an insurance company underwrites an insurance contract, it agrees to pay for any damage or loss that happens
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  3. technical to arrange to sell SHARE s to INVESTOR s, and to agree to buy any which are not bought by them
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