Underwrite

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Verb 1.2.1 Derived terms 1.2.2 Translations

English

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ʌndəɻ'É»aɪt/

Verb

Infinitive to underwrite

Third person singular underwrites

Simple past underwrote

Past participle underwritten

Present participle underwriting

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To assume financial responsibility for something, and guarantee it against failure.

Derived terms

• underwriter

Translations

to assume financial responsibility for something

Dutch: onderschrijven Finnish: allekirjoittaa

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