Underwrite

Pronunciation: /ˈʌndərˌraɪt/

Definitions of underwrite

verb to assume financial responsibility for something, typically by agreeing to pay for any losses or damages

Example Sentences

A1 The bank underwrites loans for people who want to buy a house.

A2 Insurance companies underwrite policies to protect individuals from financial loss.

B1 The government agency underwrites research projects to support scientific advancements.

B2 Investment banks underwrite the issuance of stocks and bonds for companies looking to raise capital.

C1 The venture capital firm underwrites high-risk investments in promising startups.

C2 The reinsurance company underwrites complex insurance contracts for large corporations.

Examples of underwrite in a Sentence

formal The insurance company agreed to underwrite the policy for the new building.

informal The bank will underwrite the loan for the new car.

slang I'll underwrite your night out if you promise to pay me back.

figurative The company decided to underwrite the project, ensuring its success.

Grammatical Forms of underwrite

• past tense: underwrote
• plural: underwrites
• comparative: more underwrite
• superlative: most underwrite
• present tense: underwrite
• future tense: will underwrite
• perfect tense: have underwritten
• continuous tense: is underwriting
• singular: underwrites
• positive degree: underwrite
• infinitive: to underwrite
• gerund: underwriting
• participle: underwritten

Origin and Evolution of underwrite

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'underwrite' originated from the Old English word 'underwritan', which meant to sign at the bottom of a document.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'underwrite' evolved to refer to the act of assuming financial responsibility for something, such as insurance policies or investments.