underwrites

The word “underwrites” has 3 syllables: un-der-writes

It's pronounced as /ˌʌn.dɚˈraɪts/


What is synonym and antonym for underwrites?

In the thesaurus, “underwrites” has 34 synonyms and 1 antonym.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for underwrites along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for underwrites

  • advocates
  • aids
  • backs
  • bankrolls
  • capitalizes
  • champions
  • clears
  • cofinances
  • defrays
  • discharges
  • endorses
  • endows
  • finances
  • foots
  • funds
  • grubstakes
  • indorses
  • liquidates
  • maintains
  • nourishes
  • patronizes
  • pays
  • pays off
  • pays up
  • quits
  • recompenses
  • refinances
  • refunds
  • settles
  • sponsors
  • stakes
  • stands
  • subsidizes
  • supports

Antonyms for underwrites

  • defunds

Meanings of underwrites

  • verb
    1. To write below or under; subscribe.
    2. To subscribe (a document, policy etc.) with one's name.
    3. To sign; to put one's name to.
    4. To agree to pay by signing one's name; subscribe.
    5. Specifically, to assume financial responsibility for something, and guarantee it against failure.
    6. To act as an underwriter.
    7. To support, lend support to, guarantee the basis of.
    8. To submit to; put up with.

Example Sentences

  • The bank underwrites loans for small businesses in the community.
  • Our company underwrites several insurance policies every year.
  • The organization underwrites the cost of public health campaigns.
  • She underwrites risk assessments for new investment projects.
  • The firm underwrites many of the largest real estate developments in the city.

On this page you'll find 35 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to underwrites, such as: advocates, aids, backs, bankrolls, capitalizes, champions, clears.

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