underwrite the efforts

English translation: support the efforts

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English term or phrase:	underwrite the efforts
Selected answer:	support the efforts
Entered by:	Kaysha Valen (X)

15:15 Feb 16, 2007

English language (monolingual) [Non-PRO]
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English term or phrase: underwrite the efforts

The sentence is about mythology.

Each age recycles these eternal tales, and they underwrite the efforts of both psychology and science.

I know what it usually means but how is it being used in the above sentence? What other words can replace it?

–verb (used with object) 1. to write under or at the foot of, esp. under other written matter.
2. to sign one's name, as to a document.
3. to show agreement with or to support by or as if by signing one's name to, as a statement or decision.
4. to bind oneself to contribute a sum of money to (an undertaking): Wealthy music lovers underwrote the experimental concerts.
5. to guarantee the sale of (a security issue to be offered to the public for subscription).
6. Insurance. a. to write one's name at the end of (a policy), thereby becoming liable in case of certain losses specified in the policy.
b. to insure.
c. to assume liability to the extent of (a specified sum) by way of insurance.
d. to select or rate (risks) for insurance.

Kaysha Valen (X)
Canada

support the efforts

Explanation:
supporting propogating

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Buck
Netherlands
Local time: 03:29

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support the efforts

Buck

affirm the efforts

Roman Bardachev

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5 mins confidence:

affirm the efforts

Explanation:
imho

Roman Bardachev
Canada
Local time: 19:29
Native speaker of: Russian
PRO pts in category: 4

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support the efforts

Explanation:
supporting propogating

Buck
Netherlands
Local time: 03:29
Native speaker of: English

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Thanks Buck!

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