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to underwrite
01
to financially support a project, activity, etc. and take responsibility for potential loss
02
to promise to cover potential financial loss through an insurance agreement
Example
The investment firm is currently underwriting a public offering for a tech company.
The university has recently underwritten scholarship programs to support students.
Banks may choose to underwrite loans by providing financial backing for borrowers.
Investors are hesitant to underwrite new tech startups without seeing a prototype first.
If we underwrite this venture and it fails, our company could face significant financial loss.
