English

underwrite

ˌʌndərˈraɪt

Meaning: to guarantee financial support; to accept liability

Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Verb inflections
Form	Inflected form
Base	underwrite
3rd person singular present	underwrites
Present participle	underwriting
Past	underwrited
Will future	will underwrite
Going-to future	going to underwrite
Imperative negative	don't underwrite / do not underwrite

Example

The research project was underwritten by a private foundation.

Usage Notes

Common in finance and insurance. It refers to a party (often a bank or insurance company) taking on financial risk on behalf of another.

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