UNDERWRITE
(verb)Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Underwrite.
How to pronounce underwrite:
UK
Underwrite - as a verb
Guarantee financial support of
Example: "The opera tour was subvented by a bank"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
subventsubvention15Protect by insurance
Example: "The insurance won't cover this"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cover10insure6Hypernyms (Closely Related)
guarantee10warrant10Hyponyms (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."
Word Game Points
Is UNDERWRITE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, underwrite is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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 WordUNDERWRITE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is UNDERWRITE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, underwrite is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordUNDERWRITE has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
