Subscribe — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /səb-ˈskrīb/ sub·scribe

Meaning & Definition of Subscribe

Subscribe (verb)

  1. to write (one's name) underneath, sign
  2. to sign (something, such as a document) with one's own hand in token of consent or obligation
  3. to attest by signing

Word Forms of Subscribe

Inflections: subscribed, subscribing, subscribes

Derived words: subscriber (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Subscribe

Middle English, from Latin subscribere, literally, to write beneath, from sub- + scribere to write scribe

First known use: 15th centuryt

Words & Phrases Containing Subscribe

Frequently Asked Questions about Subscribe

What does "Subscribe" mean?

"Subscribe" means to write (one's name) underneath, sign. As a verb, it is defined as: to write (one's name) underneath, sign. It has 3 distinct senses.

Is "Subscribe" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Subscribe" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Subscribe"?

"Subscribe" is pronounced /səb-ˈskrīb/ and divided into syllables as sub·scribe.

What is the origin of the word "Subscribe"?

"Subscribe" comes from Middle English, from Latin subscribere, literally, to write beneath, from sub- + scribere to write scribe. First known use: 15th centuryt.

What are the forms of "Subscribe"?

The word forms of "Subscribe" include subscribed, subscribing and subscribes.

What words are derived from "Subscribe"?

Words derived from "Subscribe" include subscriber (noun).