Associations to the word «Hypothecate»

Wiktionary

HYPOTHECATE, verb. (transitive) To pledge (something) as surety for a loan; to pawn, mortgage.
HYPOTHECATE, verb. (politics) (British) To designate a new tax or tax increase for a specific expenditure

Dictionary definition

HYPOTHECATE, verb. Pledge without delivery or title of possession.
HYPOTHECATE, verb. To believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds; "Scientists supposed that large dinosaurs lived in swamps".

Wise words

Think twice before you speak, because your words and influence will plant the seed of either success or failure in the mind of another.
Napoleon Hill