Definition of SUBSCRIBE

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verb sub·scribe \səb-ˈskrīb\

Definition of subscribe

subscribed

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subscribing

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 obligationb : to attest by signingc : 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 agreementb : 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 promisec : to enter one's name for a publication or service; also : to receive a periodical or service regularly on order subscribed to many magazinesd : 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

subscriber

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Examples of subscribe in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples of subscribe from the Web

In Philadelphia, where local leaders say the Muslim population is still predominantly black, only three of the city’s 37 mosques subscribe to the W.D. Mohammed tradition.

— abigail hauslohner, Washington Post, "In Mississippi, aging Muslim community worries about its future," 19 July 2017
For our best personal finance advice delivered directly to your inbox, subscribe to the Your Money Newsletter.

— ron lieber, New York Times, "One Woman’s Slide From Middle Class to Medicaid," 7 July 2017
Currently, about 90 percent of households in our traditional territory subscribe to a modern service – wireless or voice over internet protocol (VoIP) – and more continue to leave traditional service every day.

— cathy cunningham, chicagotribune.com, "Help Squad: AT&T receives approval to end copper landline service. What's next for customers?," 5 July 2017
Santander said in a filing that the rights to subscribe to the new shares will trade between July 6 and July 20.

— elisa martinuzzi, Bloomberg.com, "Santander Sees First-Half Profit Rising as Bank Sells Stock," 3 July 2017
Awareness of these signs, both literal and invisible, create barriers that shouldn't exist in social spaces — but do and are often ostracizing to those who don't subscribe to a one-size-fits-most lifestyle or environment.

— jessi roti, chicagotribune.com, "Entertainment spaces celebrate, embrace LGBTQIA community," 22 June 2017
To learn more about her training style and to subscribe to her newsletter, visit ashleyblakefitness.com.

— Philly.com, "Healthy Bones 101: A fitness routine to help fight bone loss," 21 June 2017
Don’t forget to subscribe for exclusive interviews and photos, only in EW.

— nick maslow, EW.com, "10 inspiring LGBTQ digital stars you should be following," 21 June 2017
Body-shaming isn't a partisan issue, and Chelsea Clinton, apparently, subscribes to this belief.

— andrea park, Teen Vogue, "Chelsea Clinton Defends Sean Spicer After He Was Fat-Shamed by Steve Bannon," 20 June 2017

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Origin and Etymology of subscribe

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

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First Known Use: 15th century

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Synonym Discussion of subscribe

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

SUBSCRIBE Defined for English Language Learners

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