Subscribe: meaning, definitions and examples

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subscribe

 

[ sษ™bหˆskraษชb ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

to receive or obtain regularly

To subscribe means to arrange to receive something regularly, such as a magazine or a service, typically by paying in advance. It can also refer to agreeing to become a member of a group or to support an organization financially on a regular basis.

Synonyms

enroll, join, register, sign up

Examples of usage

  • I subscribe to a monthly beauty box service.
  • She subscribes to several news websites to stay informed.
  • They decided to subscribe to the local theater's season pass.
  • In order to access exclusive content, you need to subscribe to their website.
  • Many people choose to subscribe to streaming services for entertainment.
Context #2 | Verb

to express agreement or approval

To subscribe can also mean to express agreement or approval of an idea, belief, or theory. It indicates that one supports or accepts something, usually intellectually or emotionally.

Synonyms

accept, believe in, endorse, support

Examples of usage

  • I subscribe to the idea that hard work pays off.
  • She subscribes to the philosophy of living in the moment.
  • They don't subscribe to the notion of giving up easily.
  • As a scientist, he subscribes to the theory of evolution.
  • Many people subscribe to the belief in karma.

Translations

Translations of the word "subscribe" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น inscrever-se

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฆเคธเฅเคฏเคคเคพ เคฒเฅ‡เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช abonnieren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berlangganan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ะดะฟะธัะฐั‚ะธัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ subskrybowaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ณผ่ชญใ™ใ‚‹ (ใ“ใ†ใฉใใ™ใ‚‹)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท s'abonner

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ suscribirse

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท abone olmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ตฌ๋…ํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุงุดุชุฑุงูƒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™edplatit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ predplatiลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฎข้˜… (dรฌngyuรจ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ naroฤiti se

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skrรก sig

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐะทั‹ะปัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒแƒฌแƒ”แƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ abunษ™ olmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ suscribirse

Word origin

The word 'subscribe' originated from the Latin word 'subscribere,' which means 'to write underneath.' It entered the English language in the late Middle English period. Initially, 'subscribe' was used in the context of signing a document or agreement by writing one's name underneath. Over time, the meaning evolved to include the idea of agreeing to receive something regularly or supporting a cause. The modern usage of 'subscribe' reflects the concept of committing to a service or belief.

See also: ascribe, circumscribed, inscribed, prescribe, scribble, scribe, scribes, scribing, scrivener, subscriber, subscription, transcribe.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,749 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.