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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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