Definition of the word subscribe

Pronunciation of vocabulary subscribe

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/səbˈskraɪb//səbˈskraɪb/

Origin of the word subscribe

The word "subscribe" has a fascinating history. It comes from the Latin words "sub" meaning "under" and "scribere" meaning "to write". In the 14th century, the word "subscribe" was first used to mean "to write one's name under" or "to sign one's name in token of assent or acknowledgement". This referred to the act of signing one's name at the end of a document, usually to indicate agreement or acceptance. Over time, the term evolved to encompass the idea of committing to a regular payment or service. In the 17th century, the word "subscribe" began to be used in the context of newspapers, where readers would "subscribe" to a publication by agreeing to pay a regular fee for future issues. Today, the word "subscribe" has expanded to encompass a wide range of digital services, including online content, software, and even email newsletters.

Vocabulary summary subscribe

type transitive verb

meaning (subscribe something to to something) sign (name) below a document

example to subscribe to a newspaper-buy newspaper for long term

example the magazine is trying to get more readers to subscribe-the magazine is trying to get more subscribers

meaning (subscribe something to to something) raise money; contribute money

example Do you subscribe to her pessimistic view of the state of the economy?-Do you agree with her pessimistic view of the economic situation?

example he subscribed 100 dollars to the flood relief fund-he contributed 100 dollars to the flood relief fund

type journalize

meaning (to subscribe to something) (agree) to buy (a newspaper, magazine...) regularly over a period of time); to have a long-term subscription

example to subscribe to a newspaper-buy newspaper for long term

example the magazine is trying to get more readers to subscribe-the magazine is trying to get more subscribers

meaning (subscribe to to something) agree

example Do you subscribe to her pessimistic view of the state of the economy?-Do you agree with her pessimistic view of the economic situation?

example he subscribed 100 dollars to the flood relief fund-he contributed 100 dollars to the flood relief fund

Example of vocabulary subscribenamespace

to pay an amount of money regularly in order to receive or use something

trả một số tiền thường xuyên để nhận hoặc sử dụng một cái gì đó

Which journals does the library subscribe to?
Thư viện đăng ký tạp chí nào?
We subscribe to several sports channels (= on TV).
Chúng tôi đăng ký một số kênh thể thao (= trên TV).

to arrange to have regular access to an electronic information service or other internet service

sắp xếp để có quyền truy cập thường xuyên vào dịch vụ thông tin điện tử hoặc dịch vụ internet khác

He subscribed to a newsgroup (= on the internet).
Anh ấy đã đăng ký vào một nhóm tin (= trên internet).
To hear the full interview, subscribe to the free National Geographic News podcast.
Để nghe toàn bộ cuộc phỏng vấn, hãy đăng ký podcast Tin tức Địa lý Quốc gia miễn phí.

to pay money regularly to be a member of an organization or to support a charity

trả tiền thường xuyên để trở thành thành viên của một tổ chức hoặc để hỗ trợ một tổ chức từ thiện