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sub·scribe

verb \səb-ˈskrīb\

sub·scribedsub·scrib·ing

Definition of SUBSCRIBE

transitive verb

1

: to write (one's name) underneath : sign

2

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 amount

3

: to assent to : support

intransitive verb

1

: to sign one's name to a document

2

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>

— sub·scrib·er noun

Examples of SUBSCRIBE

1. Subscribe today and get your first issue free!
2. You'll receive a user name and password when you subscribe.

Origin of SUBSCRIBE

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

First Known Use: 15th century

Related to SUBSCRIBE

Synonyms

acquiesce, agree, assent, come round, consent, accede

Antonyms

dissent

Related Words

adopt, embrace, espouse; abide, bear (with), endure, stand, suffer, tolerate; stomach, swallow, take; bow, knuckle under, relent, submit, succumb, yield

Near Antonyms

rebuff, refuse, reject, scorn, spurn; deny, gainsay

See Synonym Discussion at assent

Rhymes with SUBSCRIBE

ascribe, conscribe, describe, imbibe, inscribe, prescribe, proscribe, transcribe