subscribe
/səbˈskɹaɪb/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: subscribes · subscribing · subscribed
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To write (one’s name) at the bottom of a document; to sign (one's name).
Verb
Examples
[They] subscribed their names under them.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To sign; to mark with one's signature as a token of consent or attestation.
Verb
Examples
Parties subscribe a covenant or contract; a man subscribes a bond.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “subscribe” mean?
To write (one’s name) at the bottom of a document; to sign (one's name).
Is “subscribe” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.