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Definition underwrite in British English

underwrite verb

[transitive] verb
/ˌʌndəˈraɪt/
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 a good/bad risk
2.1

to protect a company from loss by agreeing to buy any remaining shares that are not bought by the public when the shares first become available for sale

Synonyms and related words
actuarial actuary a good/bad risk
Definition underwrite in British English