SUBSCRIBE


Meaning of SUBSCRIBE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ səb-ˈskrīb ]

verb

( sub·scribed ; sub·scrib·ing )

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

• sub·scrib·er noun

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.