verb
subscribe
To sign up to receive or access something regularly.
I subscribe to the local newspaper for its community coverage.
Etymology
The older action is writing one’s name underneath an agreement. Subscription developed from that signed commitment into arranging regular receipt or access.
More examples
- She subscribes to a weekly gardening newsletter.
- We subscribed to a streaming service last month.
- Before subscribing, check how much the service costs.
Forms
subscribe · subscribes · subscribed · subscribing
subscription noun — An arrangement for regular receipt or access.
subscriber noun — Someone signed up for regular receipt or access.