Definition

A person who signs a financial document, agreeing to take responsibility for a debt if the main borrower fails to pay.

Example

The bank required a comaker to guarantee the loan in case the primary borrower could not repay it.

Conversation

I heard you might need a comaker for that loan.

Yeah, I’m a bit nervous about the whole thing.

Having a comaker could really help you secure it.

True, it would make the lender more comfortable.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

comaker → It is formed from "co-" (meaning together) and "maker" (from Old English "macian", meaning to make). The word "comaker" refers to a person who makes something together with others.

Memory Tip

Think of people 'together' ('co-') who are 'making' something — that's what a comaker does.

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