Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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underwrite | No | No | Yes | No |
warrant | Yes | No | Yes | No |
underwrite (noun) | warrant (noun) |
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a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts | |
a written assurance that some product or service will be provided or will meet certain specifications | |
formal and explicit approval | |
a type of security issued by a corporation (usually together with a bond or preferred stock) that gives the holder the right to purchase a certain amount of common stock at a stated price |
underwrite (verb) | warrant (verb) |
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protect by insurance | provide adequate grounds to justify (a certain course of action) |
guarantee financial support of | stand behind and guarantee the quality, accuracy, or condition of |