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Definition underwrite in American English

underwrite verb

[transitive] verb
/ˌʌndərˈraɪt/
1

to invest money to help someone to start a new project

Example

We are looking for someone to underwrite our new stadium.

Synonyms and related words
hedge taper have skin in the game
2

to protect someone from loss with an insurance policy

Synonyms and related words
actuarial actuary adjuster
2.1

to protect a company from loss by agreeing to buy any remaining stock that is not bought by the public when the stock first becomes available for sale

Synonyms and related words
actuarial actuary adjuster
Definition underwrite in American English