underwrite

• Verbo usado para indicar a assunção de responsabilidade financeira ou a garantia de algo, como uma apólice de seguro ou uma emissão de valores mobiliários.

A verb used to indicate the act of assuming financial responsibility or guaranteeing something, such as an insurance policy or a financial issue.

verbo irregular

1. Guarantee financial supportC1formalbusiness

   To assume financial responsibility for something, especially by agreeing to cover any losses or provide necessary funds.

   Garantir apoio financeiro

   • The bank agreed to underwrite the new startup's initial public offering.
   • A consortium of investors will underwrite the construction of the new hospital.
   • The government decided to underwrite the project to ensure its completion.

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2. Protect by insuranceC1formalbusiness

   To accept liability for a risk and issue an insurance policy, thereby guaranteeing compensation for potential losses.

   Segurar

   • The insurance company will underwrite the policy for the cargo ship.
   • They refused to underwrite the property due to its high flood risk.
   • An actuary calculates the premium needed to underwrite a new life insurance plan.

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