Subscribe to
verb
To arrange to receive something, usually by paying in advance.
I subscribe to several magazines, so they get delivered to my house every month.

Often appears as...
- subscribe to a magazine
- subscribe to a newspaper
verb
To believe in or support ideas, causes, etc.
Not everyone subscribes to that theory.

Often appears as...
- subscribe to a theory
- subscribe to a belief
verb
To pledge or donate money.
They subscribe to their local charity regularly.

Often appears as...
- subscribe to a cause
- subscribe to a charity
verb
In technology, to add one's name to an electronic mailing list.
Just fill in your email address and click the button to subscribe to our newsletter.

Often appears as...
- subscribe to a newsletter
- subscribe to a podcast
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To arrange to receive something, usually by paying in advance.
I subscribe to several magazines, so they get delivered to my house every month.

Often appears as...
- subscribe to a magazine
- subscribe to a newspaper
verb
To believe in or support ideas, causes, etc.
Not everyone subscribes to that theory.

Often appears as...
- subscribe to a theory
- subscribe to a belief
verb
To pledge or donate money.
They subscribe to their local charity regularly.

Often appears as...
- subscribe to a cause
- subscribe to a charity
verb
In technology, to add one's name to an electronic mailing list.
Just fill in your email address and click the button to subscribe to our newsletter.

Often appears as...
- subscribe to a newsletter
- subscribe to a podcast
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 4

Payment Involved
The use often implies a recurring payment for a service or product.

I subscribe to a monthly snack box.
Physical Delivery
Can indicate something tangible is regularly mailed or delivered to you.

You can subscribe to our weekly fruit basket.
Digital Content
Applies to online services like streaming platforms and e-zines.

They subscribe to an e-learning platform for coding.
Payment Involved
The use often implies a recurring payment for a service or product.

I subscribe to a monthly snack box.
Physical Delivery
Can indicate something tangible is regularly mailed or delivered to you.

You can subscribe to our weekly fruit basket.
Digital Content
Applies to online services like streaming platforms and e-zines.

They subscribe to an e-learning platform for coding.
Payment Involved
The use often implies a recurring payment for a service or product.

I subscribe to a monthly snack box.
Physical Delivery
Can indicate something tangible is regularly mailed or delivered to you.

You can subscribe to our weekly fruit basket.
Digital Content
Applies to online services like streaming platforms and e-zines.

They subscribe to an e-learning platform for coding.
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