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Underwrite Definition & Meaning

underwrite
verb
  1. guarantee financial support of; "The opera tour was subvented by a bank"
  2. protect by insurance; "The insurance won't cover this"

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Frequently asked questions

What does underwrite mean?
guarantee financial support of; "The opera tour was subvented by a bank" protect by insurance; "The insurance won't cover this"
What part of speech is underwrite?
Underwrite is a verb.
How many definitions does underwrite have?
Underwrite has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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