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

Instead, the group has donated to the University of Florida’s foundation and has helped to underwrite McCurdy’s annual kratom symposium, attended by about 100 scientists, to promote research into kratom’s therapeutic potential. — Anjeanette Damon, ProPublica, 1 Sep. 2026

Since the founding of NATO after World War II, the United States has underwritten Europe’s defense and held the top military command position in the alliance. — Jennifer Kavanagh, Foreign Affairs, 28 Aug. 2026

Since 1951, Iceland’s vaunted sense of independence has essentially been underwritten by a defense pact with America. — Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 28 Aug. 2026

Local unions and guilds and indie producers have countered by looking to American web giants to dig deeper in their pockets to underwrite the cost of producing homemade content. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 24 Aug. 2026