Definition of SUBSCRIBE

verb

sub·scribe | \ səb-ˈskrīb

subscribed; subscribing

Definition of subscribe

transitive verb

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

2a : to sign (something, such 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

2a : 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 (such 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

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Synonyms & Antonyms for subscribe

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

dissent

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assent, consent, accede, acquiesce, agree, subscribe mean to concur with what has been proposed. assent implies an act involving the understanding or judgment and applies to propositions or opinions. voters assented to the proposal consent involves the will or feelings and indicates compliance with what is requested or desired. consented to their daughter's going accede implies a yielding, often under pressure, of assent or consent. officials acceded to the prisoners' demands acquiesce implies tacit acceptance or forbearance of opposition. acquiesced to his boss's wishes agree sometimes implies previous difference of opinion or attempts at persuasion. finally agreed to come along subscribe implies not only consent or assent but hearty approval and active support. subscribes wholeheartedly to the idea

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Bookmark this page to refer back to, add it to your Google Calendar by clicking the plus sign on the bottom right of this page, or subscribe through a calendar app of your choice. — Catherine Kim, Vox, "A full schedule of all key dates in the 2020 presidential election: debates, primaries, conventions, and more.," 26 June 2019 Of the nonpaying members, reasons for not subscribing boiled down to a simple fact: Summit features aren’t essential enough. — Joe Lindsey, Outside Online, "The Coach That Meets You in Your Inbox," 24 June 2019 For delicious recipes, cooking videos and more tips on healthy eating, visit our health and wellness blog at henryfordlivewell.com and subscribe to receive a weekly email with our latest posts. — Kelly Nohl, Rdn, Detroit Free Press, "3 easy summer mocktail recipes," 24 June 2019 Combines traditional 12 steps with spiritual empowerment; appropriate for those who don’t subscribe to the idea of an anthropomorphic God. — ExpressNews.com, "Faith calendar," 22 June 2019 The mass murderers Anders Breivik, Dylann Roof, and the Pittsburgh synagogue shooter Robert Bowers each subscribed to a number of racist and anti-Semitic conspiracy theories. — J.c. Pan, The New Republic, "Democratic Rot and the Origins of American Conspiracism," 3 July 2019 Or subscribe and listen to the free podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and most other pod platforms. — Cincinnati.com, "That's So Cincinnati: Being Marty's daughter, 2...," 3 July 2019 Support strong local journalism by subscribing tooday: courier-journal.com/darcyc. — Darcy Costello, The Courier-Journal, "Louisville funerals for people without loved ones nearly lost in city budget tug of war," 3 July 2019 Download, subscribe and listen via Apple Podcasts and Stitcher. — Alaa Abdeldaiem, SI.com, "Netherlands vs. Sweden Live Stream: Watch Women's World Cup," 3 July 2019

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verb

English Language Learners Definition of subscribe

: to pay money to get a publication or service regularly

: to agree to buy shares in a company

British : to belong to or support something (such as an organization) by paying money regularly

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verb

sub·scribe | \ səb-ˈskrīb

subscribed; subscribing

Kids Definition of subscribe

1 : to place an order for a publication or service which is delivered over a stated period

2 : to agree with or support I subscribe to the idea that voting is a duty.

verb

sub·scribe | \ səb-ˈskrīb

subscribed; subscribing

Legal Definition of subscribe

transitive verb

1 : to write (one's name) underneath or at the end of a document we now subscribe our names as witnesses— W. M. McGovern, Jr. et al.

2a : to sign (as a document) with one's own hand in token of consent, obligation, or attestation such witnesses shall subscribe the will in the presence of the testator — West Virginia Code

b : to pledge (a gift or contribution) by writing one's name with the amount

c : to sell (stock) by subscription over two million shares have been subscribed

intransitive verb

1 : to sign one's name to a document also : to give consent or approval by signing one's name

2 : to agree to purchase and pay for securities especially of a new offering a right to subscribe to a share of stock— D. Q. Posin