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autograph definition

auto·graph (ôt′ə graf′)

noun

  1. a signature, handwritten inscription, etc., esp. that of a famous person which is valued as a memento
  2. a thing written in one's own handwriting; original manuscript; holograph

Etymology: L autographum, neut. of autographus < Gr autographos, written with one's own hand < autos, self + graphein: see graphic

transitive verb

  1. to write (something) with one's own hand
  2. to write one's signature on or in

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autograph Synonyms

autograph

n.

signature, writing, handwriting, seal, token, memento, John Hancock*.


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autograph Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • sign: I went to all the previews, signed autographs for many, many hours at a time.

Noun used with modifier

  • signing: Nicholas Courtney signing autograph 's at a show in Alfreton Derbyshire in late 2001.

Adjective modifier

  • fake: Here are a few tips to help avoid buying one of the many fake autographs on ebay.

Preposition: on

  • ebay: Here are a few tips to help avoid buying one of the many fake autographs on ebay.

Modifying Another Word

  • personally: Just fill out the form below and The Scary Guy will personally autograph a copy.. .

Modifies a noun

  • hunter: The circle of autograph hunters around us didn't distract him.

Preposition: for

  • fan: Liberty X sign autographs for fans at the Cool Pod!
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