underwrite

Verb
  1. Guarantee financial support of (synset 200891261)
    "The opera tour was subvented by a bank"
    is a type of: guarantee, undertake - promise to do or accomplish
    same as: subvent, subvention
  2. Protect by insurance (synset 200892737)
    "The insurance won't cover this"
    is a type of: guarantee, warrant - stand behind and guarantee the quality, accuracy, or condition of
    subtypes:
    • reinsure - insure again by assuming all or a part of the liability of an insurance company already covering a risk
    • indemnify - secure against future loss, damage, or liability; give security for
    same as: cover, insure
    verb group:
    • cover - to take an action to protect against future problems
    • compensate, cover, overcompensate - make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities

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