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verb
(subscribed; subscribing)
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin subscribere, literally, to write beneath, from sub- + scribere to write — more at scribe
Date: 15th century
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
>
Synonyms: see assent
• subscriber noun
New Collegiate Dictionary.
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subscribe — sub‧scribe [səbˈskraɪb] verb 1. [intransitive] to pay money regularly in order to have a newspaper or magazine sent to you, or to receive a broadcasting, telephone, or Internet service: subscribe to • Which Internet Service Provider do you… … Financial and business terms
subscribe — sub·scribe /səb skrīb/ vb sub·scribed, sub·scrib·ing [Latin subscribere, literally, to write beneath, from sub under + scribere to write] vt 1: to write (one s name) underneath or at the end of a document we now subscribe our names as witnesses W … Law dictionary
Subscribe.ru — Subscribe.ru … Википедия
Subscribe — Sub*scribe , v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Subscribed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Subscribing}.] [L. subscribere, subscriptum; sub under + scribere to write: cf. F. souscrire. See {Scribe}.] 1. To write underneath, as one s name; to sign (one s name) to a document … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
subscribe to — arrange to receive something, especially a periodical, regularly by paying in advance. → subscribe subscribe to feel agreement with (an idea or proposal). → subscribe … English new terms dictionary
subscribe — ► VERB 1) (often subscribe to) arrange to receive something, especially a periodical regularly by paying in advance. 2) (subscribe to) contribute (a sum of money) to a project or cause. 3) apply to participate in. 4) (subscribe to) express… … English terms dictionary
Subscribe — Sub*scribe , v. i. 1. To sign one s name to a letter or other document. Shak. [1913 Webster] 2. To give consent to something written, by signing one s name; hence, to assent; to agree. [1913 Webster] So spake, so wished, much humbled Eve; but… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
subscribe to — (something) to agree with or support an opinion, belief, or theory. I subscribe to the notion of lying down when the urge to exercise strikes me … New idioms dictionary
subscribe — [v1] pay for use; contribute advocate, ante up*, buy, chip in*, come through*, consent, donate, do one’s part*, endorse, enroll, give, grant, ink*, make a deal*, offer, pitch in*, pledge, promise, put up*, register, second, set, sign, signature,… … New thesaurus
subscribe — [səb skrīb′] vt. subscribed, subscribing [ME subscriben < L subscribere: see SUB & SCRIBE] 1. to sign (one s name) at the end of a document, etc. 2. to write one s signature on (a document, etc.) as an indication of consent, approval,… … English World dictionary
subscribe to — index abide, accede (concede), advocate, agree (comply), assent, assure (insure) … Law dictionary
