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1
as in to agree
to give or express one's approval (as to a proposal) promised that as president he would never subscribe to the use of torture as an interrogation method, regardless of the circumstances

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as in to sign
to write one's name on (as a document) they dutifully subscribed several dozen forms at the mortgage closing

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How is the word subscribe distinct from other similar verbs?

Some common synonyms of subscribe are accede, acquiesce, agree, assent, and consent. While all these words mean "to concur with what has been proposed," subscribe implies not only consent or assent but hearty approval and active support.

subscribes wholeheartedly to the idea

When might accede be a better fit than subscribe?

In some situations, the words accede and subscribe are roughly equivalent. However, accede implies a yielding, often under pressure, of assent or consent.

officials acceded to the prisoners' demands

In what contexts can acquiesce take the place of subscribe?

Although the words acquiesce and subscribe have much in common, acquiesce implies tacit acceptance or forbearance of opposition.

acquiesced to his boss's wishes

Where would agree be a reasonable alternative to subscribe?

The meanings of agree and subscribe largely overlap; however, agree sometimes implies previous difference of opinion or attempts at persuasion.

finally agreed to come along

When is it sensible to use assent instead of subscribe?

While the synonyms assent and subscribe are close in meaning, assent implies an act involving the understanding or judgment and applies to propositions or opinions.

voters assented to the proposal

When would consent be a good substitute for subscribe?

The synonyms consent and subscribe are sometimes interchangeable, but consent involves the will or feelings and indicates compliance with what is requested or desired.

consented to their daughter's going

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Recent Examples of subscribe If this newsletter isn't already getting conveniently delivered to your inbox, click here to subscribe. Jim Reineking, USA Today, 24 June 2025 In data shared exclusively with Fortune, Amazon revealed the items which were purchased—in their millions—most frequently by subscribing customers. Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 21 June 2025 Click here to sign up or subscribe below: The latest in politics and policy. Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 19 June 2025 Help support our local journalism, subscribe today. Kimberly Miller, USA Today, 13 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for subscribe
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Verb
  • The University of Pennsylvania agreed to a resolution with President Donald Trump's administration to keep males out of women's sports and apologize to every woman swimmer who was affected by the presence of trans athlete Lia Thomas in the 2021-22 season.
    Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2025
  • With Mitchell agreeing to his new two-year, $24 million deal with the Heat on Saturday, his salary for this upcoming season can start as low as $11.5 million.
    Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 1 July 2025
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  • Julian Reese, the former forward for the Maryland Terrapins, was signed as an undrafted free agent to the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday following the two NBA Draft rounds in prior days.
    Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 29 June 2025
  • She’s been on a victory lap since the governor signed the Summer Willis Act, smiling wide for photo ops and media interviews.
    Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 29 June 2025
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  • The lead lawyer for the plaintiffs, Seth P. Waxman, a solicitor general for the Clinton administration, initially refused, but eventually assented after further criticism from Judge Reyes.
    Chris Cameron, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2025
  • China has built Russia’s defense industrial base, helped Iran provide Russia with one-way attack uncrewed aerial vehicles, and assented as North Korea has sent troops to fight in Europe.
    Kurt M. Campbell, Foreign Affairs, 10 Apr. 2025

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“Subscribe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subscribe. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.

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