Word
subscribing
Phoneticssub·scrib·ing
US/səbsˈkɹaɪbɪŋ/
UK/səbskɹˈaɪbɪŋ/
Definition
v. paying money regularly to receive a service or support a creator. You can also use it to mean agreeing with an idea or opinion.
v. arranging to receive something regularly, typically by paying in advance; also used to express agreement with a particular theory or belief. Often takes the preposition 'to'.
Examples
“I am subscribing to a new streaming service today.”
“By subscribing to the monthly newsletter, you will receive exclusive updates and discounts directly in your inbox.”
“While many experts are subscribing to the new economic theory, others remain skeptical of its long-term viability in a volatile global market.”
Examples
simple
“I am subscribing to a new streaming service today.”
contextual
“By subscribing to the monthly newsletter, you will receive exclusive updates and discounts directly in your inbox.”
complex
“While many experts are subscribing to the new economic theory, others remain skeptical of its long-term viability in a volatile global market.”
Usage
The verb is intransitive and requires the preposition 'to' before the object.
Pitfall
I am subscribing the magazine
I am subscribing to the magazine
The verb requires the preposition 'to' when followed by the service or publication being joined.
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