Underwrite Meaning in English

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Definition

To agree to take financial responsibility for something, especially by guaranteeing payment for insurance or supporting a project financially, often used in finance and insurance industries.

Usage & Nuances

Formally used in business, insurance, and finance. 'Underwrite insurance' means guaranteeing a policy; 'underwrite a project' means providing financial backing. Do not confuse with 'sign' (just approval without risk) or 'guarantee' (broader use).

• Spanish: suscribir (finanzas/seguros) - garantizar (apoyar financieramente)
• Portuguese (BR): subscrever (seguros/finanças) - garantir (financeiramente)
• Portuguese (PT): subscrever (seguros/finanças) - garantir (financeiramente)
• Chinese (Simplified): 承保 - 筹资支持
• Chinese (Traditional): 承保 - 籌資支持
• Hindi: बीमा देना - वित्तीय समर्थन करना
• Arabic: يكتتب (تأمين/مالية) - يضمن (دعم مالي)
• Bengali: আর্থিক জামানত প্রদান করা - আন্ডাররাইট করা
• Russian: страховать - гарантировать финансирование
• Japanese: 引き受ける - アンダーライドする
• Vietnamese: bảo lãnh - cam kết tài trợ
• Korean: 인수하다 - 보증하다
• Turkish: garanti etmek - finansman sağlamak
• Urdu: مالی کفالت کرنا - بیمہ لکھنا
• Indonesian: menjamin - membiayai

Example Sentences

Insurance companies underwrite health policies.

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They needed a sponsor to underwrite the concert.

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Our firm will underwrite the entire loan, so you don’t need to worry.

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The bank agreed to underwrite the new apartment building.

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He asked if I could underwrite his startup, but it's too risky right now.

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Large investors sometimes underwrite public offerings to help companies raise funds.

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