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UNDERWRITE

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Underwrite.

How to pronounce underwrite:

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Underwrite - as a verb

Guarantee financial support of

Example: "The opera tour was subvented by a bank"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
subventsubvention

Protect by insurance

Example: "The insurance won't cover this"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
coverinsure
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
guaranteewarrant
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The bank has agreed to underwrite the new housing development."
"The insurance company will underwrite my car insurance policy."
"The art gallery found a sponsor to underwrite the cost of the exhibition."
"The investment firm decided to underwrite the public offering of the technology company."
"The government agreed to underwrite the construction of the new highway."
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Word Game Points

Is UNDERWRITE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, underwrite is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

UNDERWRITE has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is UNDERWRITE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, underwrite is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
UNDERWRITE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is UNDERWRITE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, underwrite is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
UNDERWRITE has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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