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subscribe

1 of 1verb
/ˈsəbs.kraɪb/
Forms:subscribes,subscribing,subscribed,subscribed
1

to pay some money in advance to use or receive something regularly

B1
  • Readers often subscribe to magazines to receive regular issues at their doorstep.
  • Customers may subscribe to meal kit services for convenient and regular deliveries.
  • Over the years, readers have successfully subscribed to various publications.
  • The organization subscribed to a data analytics service during a period of expansion.
  • He subscribed to the newspaper to get the latest issues delivered.
2

to commit to purchasing shares in a company, typically during an initial offering or investment round

  • He decided to subscribe to the new startup's shares, hoping it would be a successful investment.
  • She subscribed to 100 shares in the tech company, excited about its potential growth.
  • After conducting thorough research, he subscribed to the shares of a green energy firm.
  • They were among the first to subscribe to shares in the upcoming IPO.
  • He subscribed to the company’s shares during the private offering to become a part-owner.
3

to sign a document, such as a will or contract, indicating agreement or authorization

transitive
  • She will subscribe the contract tomorrow after reviewing the terms carefully.
  • Before the agreement can be finalized, both parties must subscribe the documents.
  • He subscribed the will, ensuring his assets would be distributed according to his wishes.
  • The lawyer asked them to subscribe the legal contract to make it official.
  • After the meeting, the team members subscribed the non-disclosure agreement.
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4

to approve, endorse, or give consent to an idea or belief

  • The board members subscribed to the new policy after a lengthy discussion.
  • He subscribed to her vision for the company's future, offering his full support.
  • He subscribes to the belief that education should be accessible to everyone.
  • They both subscribe to the opinion that technology can improve education.
  • He subscribes to the philosophy of living a minimalist lifestyle.
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5

to pledge or commit to donate a specific amount of money to a fund or cause, often on a recurring basis

  • He decided to subscribe to the charity and donate a fixed amount each month.
  • The company subscribed to the nonprofit to help support education in rural areas.
  • We plan to subscribe to the children's charity, contributing a portion of our income every year.
  • They subscribed to the community project to help build new recreational facilities.
  • She has been subscribing to the animal welfare fund for years, ensuring their ongoing support.
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