subscribe

verb

səb-ˈskrīb How to pronounce subscribe (audio)
Definition of subscribenext
1
as in to agree
to give or express one's approval (as to a proposal) promised that as president he would never subscribe to the use of torture as an interrogation method, regardless of the circumstances

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2
as in to sign
to write one's name on (as a document) they dutifully subscribed several dozen forms at the mortgage closing

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How is the word subscribe distinct from other similar verbs?

Some common synonyms of subscribe are accede, acquiesce, agree, assent, and consent. While all these words mean "to concur with what has been proposed," subscribe implies not only consent or assent but hearty approval and active support.

subscribes wholeheartedly to the idea

When might accede be a better fit than subscribe?

In some situations, the words accede and subscribe are roughly equivalent. However, accede implies a yielding, often under pressure, of assent or consent.

officials acceded to the prisoners' demands

In what contexts can acquiesce take the place of subscribe?

Although the words acquiesce and subscribe have much in common, acquiesce implies tacit acceptance or forbearance of opposition.

acquiesced to his boss's wishes

Where would agree be a reasonable alternative to subscribe?

The meanings of agree and subscribe largely overlap; however, agree sometimes implies previous difference of opinion or attempts at persuasion.

finally agreed to come along

When is it sensible to use assent instead of subscribe?

While the synonyms assent and subscribe are close in meaning, assent implies an act involving the understanding or judgment and applies to propositions or opinions.

voters assented to the proposal

When would consent be a good substitute for subscribe?

The synonyms consent and subscribe are sometimes interchangeable, but consent involves the will or feelings and indicates compliance with what is requested or desired.

consented to their daughter's going

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Recent Examples of subscribe If this newsletter isn't already getting conveniently delivered to your inbox, click here to subscribe. —Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025 For more on Kevin and Chad Franke's life with Ruby Franke, subscribe now to PEOPLE or pick up this week's issue, on newsstands Friday. —Kc Baker, People.com, 25 Feb. 2025 Click here to subscribe and get it in your inbox every Tuesday. —Maria Gracia Santillana Linares, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025 There's no hint of an option to subscribe only to YouTube Music, so that service remains bound to ad-free YouTube, even if the opposite is no longer true. —Ars Technica, 21 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for subscribe
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  1. agree
  2. sign
  3. assent
Verb
  • Green Bay agreed to a one-year deal with Hardman, who spent the majority of his first six NFL seasons with Kansas City.
    — Rob Reischel, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
  • And while there are options for those wanting to stick to brighter blonde shades, most experts agree that this spring is all about warmth and deep hues.
    — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of agree
Verb
  • Thorne, who has an 8-year old son, joins celebs like Benedict Cumberbatch, Paloma Faith and Emma Barnett in signing the pact that launched in September, along with more than 11,500 schools in the UK.
    — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2025
  • Jordan Henderson has a knee-dominant running gait which reportedly prevented Sir Alex Ferguson signing him for Manchester United.
    — Liam Tharme, The Athletic, 23 Mar. 2025
Definition of sign
Verb
  • These agreements encourage assenting parties to perform due diligence, helping to identify potential gaps in the data protection chain.
    — Chris Novak, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
  • Jordan’s king cannot assent to Mr. Trump’s plan without risking the ire of different important elements of his country’s population.
    — Ephrat Livni, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2025
Definition of assent

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