Synonyms of underwrite

underwrite

verb

ˈən-dər-ˌrīt 

as in to fund

to provide money for

a university willing to underwrite an archaeological expedition

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fund
• finance
• subsidize
• capitalize
• support
• endow
• stake
• sponsor
• endorse
• bankroll
• maintain
• aid
• advocate
• defray
• pay
• back
• refinance
• patronize
• provide (for)
• liquidate
• champion
• nourish
• stand
• grubstake
• pay off
• pay up
• refund
• settle
• cofinance
• spring (for)
• recompense
• foot
• discharge
• quit
• clear

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• defund

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of underwrite

Regency banknotes were essentially promissory notes underwritten by a specific bank. — Literary Hub, 6 Oct. 2026

If at least some of the cost of paying soldiers were underwritten by external sources, Kyiv would feel more certain about the state of its military budget and thus be willing to channel resources into shoring up its overall economy. — Dmytro Kuleba, Foreign Affairs, 30 Sep. 2026

The environment creates the opportunity; underwriting determines who captures it. — Wesley Carpenter, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026

Buyers underwrite predictable margins at higher multiples than volatile ones. — Chris Koras, Sportico.com, 28 Sep. 2026