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Rareunderwrite
The correct spelling is underwrite.
How to pronounce underwrite
/ʌndəˈɹaɪt/
verbIPA: /ʌndəˈɹaɪt/
Say it like: Und-erw-rit-e
The correct spelling is underwrite. To write below or under; subscribe.
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Definition
verb
- 1.To write below or under; subscribe.
- 2.To subscribe (a document, policy etc.) with one's name.
- 3.To sign; to put one's name to.
- 4.To agree to pay by signing one's name; subscribe.
- 5.Specifically, to assume financial responsibility for something, and guarantee it against failure.
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