Synonyms of underwritten

underwritten

verb

past participle of underwrite

as in funded

to provide money for

a university willing to underwrite an archaeological expedition

Synonyms & Similar Words

• funded
• subsidized
• financed
• endorsed
• staked
• capitalized
• maintained
• endowed
• sponsored
• bankrolled
• paid
• supported
• advocated
• aided
• championed
• backed
• patronized
• defrayed
• provided (for)
• refinanced
• settled
• stood
• liquidated
• grubstaked
• refunded
• paid off
• cofinanced
• paid up
• nourished
• sprung (for)
• discharged
• footed
• recompensed
• cleared
• quit

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• defunded

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of underwritten

The prize, established in 2019 and presented annually by the Library of Congress and The Better Angels Society, is underwritten by Jeannie and Jonathan Lavine through the Crimson Lion/Lavine Family Foundation. — Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2026

Judy and Courtney Stecker CNBC Cures is proudly underwritten by Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease, whose support enables our journalism to elevate stories that advance research, innovation and patient care in rare diseases. — Gerry Smith, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026

Scholarships are underwritten by NMSC with its own funds and by about 260 business organizations, higher education institutions and individual donors. — Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 9 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

Cheng’s candidacy for the KMT leadership was supported by a social media blitzkrieg that critics allege was underwritten by Beijing. — Charlie Campbell, Time, 11 Aug. 2026

Floral centerpieces, artfully designed by MJ Wittman of Fleuressence, are underwritten by Stephanie Wilbur. — News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026

Google Arts & Culture has underwritten artist residencies at the museum. — Chloe Veltman, NPR, 29 July 2026