autograph
1 synonym for autograph, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A famous person's signature, especially one given to a fan as a keepsake.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
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Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
A famous person's signature, especially one given to a fan as a keepsake.
“She waited two hours outside the stadium to get the player's autograph.”
2. verb
To sign one's name on something as a personal mark.
“The author autographed copies of her book after the reading.”
How to use autograph
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
get an autograph
autograph a book
signed autograph
Etymology
From Greek autógraphon ("a writing in one's own hand"), from auto- ("self") plus gráphō ("write").
Full origin of autograph →Frequently asked questions
What does “autograph” mean?
The word “autograph” means a famous person's signature, especially one given to a fan as a keepsake. In plain terms, a famous person's signature, or the act of signing something yourself.
How do you pronounce “autograph”?
“Autograph” is pronounced AW-tuhg-rahf (/ˈɔtəɡɹæf/ in IPA).
How do you use “autograph” in a sentence?
Here is “autograph” used in a sentence: “She waited two hours outside the stadium to get the player's autograph.”
What part of speech is “autograph”?
Depending on how it is used, “autograph” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “autograph” come from?
The word “autograph” comes from Greek. From Greek autógraphon ("a writing in one's own hand"), from auto- ("self") plus gráphō ("write").
Is “autograph” a common word?
“Autograph” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “autograph” have?
“Autograph” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a famous person's signature, especially one given to a fan as a keepsake.
