subscribe
gb/səbskɹˈaɪb/ us/səbskɹˈaɪb/
A2
English
~ 900
előfizet, feliratkozik, egyetért, oszt, felajánl
VERB
A2
1
előfizet
B1
feliratkozik
B1
Usage pattern:
to subscribe to [something]
I decided to subscribe to a streaming platform for my favorite shows.
Úgy döntöttem, előfizetek egy streamingszolgáltatásra a kedvenc műsoraim miatt.
You can subscribe to our newsletter for weekly updates.
Feliratkozhatsz a hírlevelünkre a heti frissítésekért.
She subscribed to an online fitness program.
We encourage viewers to subscribe to our YouTube channel.
He subscribed to the monthly meal delivery service.
Learner examples
I subscribe to a music app.
Előfizetek egy zenei alkalmazásra.
You can subscribe to this channel.
Feliratkozhatsz erre a csatornára.
My parents subscribe to a newspaper.
She will subscribe to the cooking class.
We subscribe to a sports magazine.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes say 'subscribe for' instead of 'subscribe to' when talking about receiving content. 'Subscribe for' is less common and can sound unnatural in this context.
Meaning
Sign up for content or services
Collocations
subscribe to a channel
|subscribe to a newsletter
|subscribe to a magazine
|subscribe for updates
|subscribe to a service
Synonyms
enroll (Implies joining a course or service, not necessarily for regular deliveries.)
|
sign up (More informal and general; can refer to any kind of registration.)
Antonyms
unsubscribe (Specifically means to stop receiving regular content or services.)
Themes
media
|technology
|business
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To agree to get something regularly, like a magazine, online videos, or a service, often by paying for it.
To arrange to receive something, such as a publication, service, or digital content, regularly by paying for it or registering.
VERB
B2
FORMAL
2
Usage pattern:
to subscribe to [an idea/belief]
I do not subscribe to the theory that money brings happiness.
Nem osztom azt az elméletet, hogy a pénz boldogít.
Many scientists subscribe to this view of climate change.
Sok tudós osztja ezt a klímaváltozással kapcsolatos nézetet.
She subscribes to the belief that kindness is essential.
They subscribe to the principles of equality and fairness.
I cannot subscribe to such extreme opinions.
Learner examples
I subscribe to this idea.
Egyetértek ezzel az elképzeléssel.
He does not subscribe to that view.
Nem ért egyet azzal a nézettel.
We subscribe to the belief in peace.
She subscribes to the theory about stars.
They do not subscribe to his opinion.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this meaning with signing up for a service. Context usually makes the difference clear.
Meaning
Formally agree with an idea
Collocations
subscribe to a belief
|subscribe to an opinion
|subscribe to a theory
Synonyms
endorse (Often used in formal contexts; can also imply public support.)
|
agree with (More general and less formal; applies in everyday conversation.)
Antonyms
reject (Means to refuse or disagree with an idea.)
Themes
communication
|politics
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To say you agree with an idea or believe it is true.
To express agreement with or approval of an opinion, statement, or principle.
VERB
C1
FORMAL
3
felajánl
B1
Usage pattern:
to subscribe [an amount] to [a cause]
Several companies subscribed large sums to the relief fund.
Több vállalat nagy összegeket ajánlott fel a segélyalap javára.
He subscribed $500 to the charity appeal.
500 dollárt ajánlott fel a jótékonysági adománygyűjtésre.
They subscribed generously to the school renovation project.
The members subscribed enough money to start the program.
Our organization subscribed funds for medical research.
Learner examples
They subscribed money to help the school.
Pénzt ajánlottak fel, hogy segítsék az iskolát.
He subscribed $100 for the project.
100 dollárt ajánlott fel a projektre.
We subscribed funds for the event.
She subscribed money for the new park.
The company subscribed $5,000 for charity.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'subscribe' here with regular payment for services; in this meaning it is about pledging support, often one-time or occasional.
Meaning
Pledge money for a cause/project
Collocations
subscribe funds
|subscribe an amount
|subscribe capital
Synonyms
donate (General term for giving money or goods without expecting return.)
|
contribute (General term for giving something, often money, toward a common purpose.)
Antonyms
withhold (Refuse to give money or resources that might be expected.)
Themes
charity
|finance
|business
Definition
To promise to give money for a cause or project.
To promise to give money or resources, especially in support of a cause, project, or organization.
Grammar
Dictionary form
subscribe
IPA
GB/səbskɹˈaɪb/
US/səbskɹˈaɪb/
Syllables & stress
sub - scribe (2 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (scribe)
Word forms
Verb
- Base: subscribe
- 3rd Person Singular: subscribes
- Present Participle: subscribing
- Past: subscribed
Word family
Forms
subscribes
verb
subscribing
verb
subscribed
verb
Core family
subscription
noun B1
subscriber
noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
unsubscribe
verb A2
Related words
resubscribe
verb
Expressions
subscribe and save
1/səbskɹˈaɪb ˈænd sˈeɪv/
fixed phrase
business
Sign up for discounted repeat orders
To agree to buy products regularly and pay less than normal price.
Examples
- If you subscribe and save, you'll get 10% off each delivery.
- Many online stores offer a subscribe and save option.
subscribe to the channel
1/səbskɹˈaɪb tə ðə t͡ʃˈænəl/
fixed phrase
Sign up for video updates from channel
To click a button on a video site so you get new videos from that channel automatically.
Examples
- If you enjoy our videos, please subscribe to the channel.
- Don't forget to subscribe to the channel for more tutorials.
subscribe to the newsletter
1/səbskɹˈaɪb tə ðə nˈuzlˌɛtɚ/
fixed phrase
Sign up for email updates
To give your email address so you get regular emails from someone or a company.
Examples
- You can subscribe to the newsletter on our website.
- Subscribe to the newsletter and never miss an update.