Subscribing: meaning, definitions and examples

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subscribing

[ səbˈskraɪbɪŋ ]

^{Context #1}

to a service

To arrange to receive something, typically a publication, regularly by paying in advance.

Synonyms

enroll, join, register, sign up

Examples of usage

I am thinking of subscribing to a monthly magazine.
She decided to subscribe to a streaming service for movies and TV shows.

^{Context #2}

to an idea or belief

To express agreement with or support for an idea or belief.

Synonyms

adopt, embrace, endorse

Examples of usage

I subscribe to the notion that hard work pays off in the end.
He subscribes to the philosophy of living life to the fullest.

Translations

Translations of the word "subscribing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 assinando

🇮🇳 सदस्यता लेना

🇩🇪 abonnieren

🇮🇩 berlangganan

🇺🇦 підписка

🇵🇱 subskrybowanie

🇯🇵 購読

🇫🇷 s'abonner

🇪🇸 suscribirse

🇹🇷 abone olma

🇰🇷 구독하기

🇸🇦 الاشتراك

🇨🇿 předplatné

🇸🇰 predplatenie

🇨🇳 订阅

🇸🇮 naročanje

🇮🇸 áskrift

🇰🇿 жазылу

🇬🇪 გამოწერა

🇦🇿 abunə olmaq

🇲🇽 suscribirse

Word origin

The word 'subscribe' originated from the Latin word 'subscribere', which means 'to sign at the bottom'. In ancient times, people would show their agreement or support by signing at the bottom of a document. Over time, the meaning of 'subscribe' evolved to include the idea of paying in advance for a service or publication. Today, 'subscribing' is commonly used in various contexts, from signing up for a newsletter to supporting an idea or belief.