American English pronunciation
How to pronounce underwrote
IPA transcription: [,ʌndɚ'ɹoʊt]
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Verb
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protect by insurance
“The insurance won't cover this”
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guarantee financial support of
“The opera tour was subvented by a bank”
Usage examples
- At that, Pepe underwrote a four-year contract with the “Juve”.
- A Ford Foundation grant underwrote the design and construction of the dome.