Subscribe (Verb)
Meaning 1
Offer to buy, as of stocks and shares; "The broker subscribed 500 shares".
Classification
Verbs of buying, selling, owning.
Examples
- The investment firm subscribed several thousand dollars' worth of the new company's stock.
- The wealthy businesswoman subscribed a large number of shares in the tech startup.
- After careful consideration, the investor subscribed an additional 200 shares of the growing company.
- Before the IPO, several major investors subscribed millions of dollars’ worth of stock.
- The venture capitalist firm subscribed to nearly half of the company's initial public offering.
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Meaning 2
Pay (an amount of money) as a contribution to a charity or service, especially at regular intervals; "I pledged $10 a month to my favorite radio station".
Classification
Verbs of buying, selling, owning.
Examples
- I subscribe twenty dollars monthly to a local children's charity through automatic bank transfers.
- You can subscribe any amount you wish to our monthly donation program and receive updates on the progress we've made.
- The free streaming service allows users to subscribe a minimum of 5 dollars monthly for premium features.
- To show appreciation for the podcast, many fans subscribe ten dollars monthly to receive exclusive bonus content.
- If you love the show, consider subscribing five dollars a month to help us cover production costs.
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Meaning 3
Adopt as a belief; "I subscribe to your view on abortion".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- I subscribe to the view that climate change is one of the most pressing issues of our time.
- She subscribes to the idea that a healthy diet is key to a long and happy life.
- He subscribes to the philosophy that hard work and dedication are essential for success.
- The company subscribes to the principle of transparency in all its business dealings.
- The artist subscribes to the notion that creativity is more important than commercial success.
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Meaning 4
Mark with one's signature; write one's name (on); "She signed the letter and sent it off"; "Please sign here".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
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Meaning 5
Receive or obtain regularly; "We take the Times every day".
Classification
Verbs of buying, selling, owning.
Examples
- She now subscribes to an online streaming service that releases new documentaries every month.
- They subscribe to a magazine that caters to their lifestyle interests.
- The family subscribes to a monthly delivery of organic fresh produce.
- He subscribes to a daily newsletter that provides updates on market trends.
- The business subscribes to a software that offers cybersecurity protection round-the-clock.