Main Entry:: un·der·write
Pronunciation:: \ˈən-də(r)-ˌrīt, ˌən-də(r)-ˈ\
Function:: verb
Inflected Form(s):: un·der·wrote \-ˌrōt, -ˈrōt\ ; un·der·writ·ten \-ˌri-t^ən, -ˈri-t^ən\ ; un·der·writ·ing \-ˌrī-tiŋ, -ˈrī-\
Date:: 14th century

transitive verb1: to write under or at the end of something else2: to set one's name to (an insurance policy) for the purpose of thereby becoming answerable for a designated loss or damage on consideration of receiving a premium percent : insure on life or property ; also : to assume liability for (a sum or risk) as an insurer3: to subscribe to : agree to4 a: to agree to purchase (as security issue) usually on a fixed date at a fixed price with a view to public distribution b: to guarantee financial support of <underwrite a project>intransitive verb: to work as an underwriter

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