underwrite synonyms

underwrite

v.

  1. To subscribe

    sign, initial, seal; see endorse 2.

  2. To approve

    accede, consent, okay*; see approve 1.

  3. To support financially

    finance, help, pay, support, guarantee, subsidize, endow, fund, refund, provide security, provide capital, provide financing, put up the money for, put up the collateral for, float a stock issue, float bonds, provide subvention for.

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