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subscribe

The correct spelling is subscribe.

How to pronounce subscribe

/səbˈskɹaɪb/
verb

IPA: /səbˈskɹaɪb/

Say it like: Sub-scr-ibe

The correct spelling is subscribe. To sign up to have copies of a publication, such as a newspaper or a magazine, delivered for a period of time. For example: "Would you like to subscribe or subscribe a friend to our new magazine, Lexicography Illustrated?"

Usage Examples

Would you like to subscribe or subscribe a friend to our new magazine, Lexicography Illustrated?

I don’t subscribe to that theory.

Each man subscribed ten dollars.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To sign up to have copies of a publication, such as a newspaper or a magazine, delivered for a period of time.
  2. 2.To pay for the provision of a service, such as Internet access or a cell phone plan.
  3. 3.To believe or agree with a theory or an idea (used with to).
  4. 4.To pay money to be a member of an organization.
  5. 5.To contribute or promise to contribute money to a common fund.

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