English > underwrite: 2 senses > verb 2, communicationMeaning | protect by insurance. |
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Pattern | Somebody ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody; Something ----s somebody; Something ----s something |
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Synonyms | cover, insure |
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Narrower | indemnify | Secure against future loss, damage / damage, or liability |
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reinsure | insure again by assuming all or a part of the liability of an insurance company already covering a risk |
Broader | guarantee, warrant | Stand behind and guarantee the quality, accuracy, or condition of |
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Similar to | cover | To take an action to protect against future problems |
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cover, compensate, overcompensate | make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities |
Spanish | asegurar, cubrir, respaldar financieramente |
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Catalan | assegurar |
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Nouns | underwriter | a financial institution that sells insurance |
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underwriter | an agent who sells insurance |