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Word Forms of “Underwrite”
When a bank or insurance company agrees to back a loan or insurance policy. They take on the financial risk.
Word Family of Underwrite
What is the verb of underwrite? — underwrite
How to Use Each Word Form in a Sentence
- The insurance company agreed to underwrite the new policy. C1
- Banks underwrite mortgages after verifying borrower qualifications. C1
- Investment firms underwrite stock offerings to raise company capital. C1
Origin and Word Formation of Underwrite
Compound: 'under' (beneath, supporting) + 'write' (to sign). Originally meant to sign one's name under a document. Entered finance in the 17th century with insurance markets.
Insurance underwriters assess risk before committing capital. Investment banks underwrite security offerings. Modern underwriting relies heavily on data analytics and risk models.
Common Word Form Mistakes with Underwrite
Wrong: The bank underwrote the loan yesterday.
Correct: The bank underwrote the loan yesterday. (PAST SIMPLE - IRREGULAR)
Irregular verb: 'wrote' not 'writed'. Past is 'underwrote'.
Wrong: They have underwrite the mortgage already.
Correct: They have underwritten the mortgage already.
Perfect tense uses past participle 'underwritten' not 'underwrite'.
Frequently Asked Questions About Word Forms of Underwrite
What are the word forms of “underwrite”?
The confirmed forms are shown in the word family cards above. Missing parts of speech are hidden instead of filled with placeholder text.
What part of speech is “underwrite”?
“underwrite” is primarily a verb. Some forms above show how the same root works as other parts of speech.
Where does “underwrite” come from?
Compound: 'under' (beneath, supporting) + 'write' (to sign). Originally meant to sign one's name under a document. Entered finance in the 17th century with insurance markets.