Main Entry:

sub·scribe

Pronunciation:

\səb-ˈskrīb\

Function:

verb

Inflected Form(s):

sub·scribed; sub·scrib·ing

Etymology:

Middle English, from Latin subscribere, literally, to write beneath, from sub- + scribere to write — more at scribe

Date:

15th century

transitive verb1: to write (one's name) underneath : sign2 a: to sign (as a document) with one's own hand in token of consent or obligation b: to attest by signing c: to pledge (a gift or contribution) by writing one's name with the amount3: to assent to : supportintransitive verb1: to sign one's name to a document2 a: to give consent or approval to something written by signing <unwilling to subscribe to the agreement> b: to set one's name to a paper in token of promise to give something (as a sum of money) ; also : to give something in accordance with such a promise c: to enter one's name for a publication or service ; also : to receive a periodical or service regularly on order <subscribed to many magazines> d: to agree to purchase and pay for securities especially of a new offering <subscribed for 1000 shares>3: to feel favorably disposed <I subscribe to your sentiments>

synonyms see assent

— sub·scrib·er noun