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UNDERWRITES

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Underwrites.

Underwrites - 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 insurance company underwrites policies for homeowners."
"The bank underwrites loans for small businesses."
"The investment firm underwrites public offerings for new companies."
"The government agency underwrites research projects in the field of medicine."
"The university underwrites scholarships for academically talented students."
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Word Game Points

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

UNDERWRITES has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is UNDERWRITES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, underwrites is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
UNDERWRITES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is UNDERWRITES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, underwrites is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
UNDERWRITES has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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