signed (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: /saɪnd/

Definition

Having written one's name on a document or artwork to show that one wrote it, agrees with it, or created it.

Examples

• The contract was signed by both parties.

• She received a signed photograph from her favorite actor.

• He carefully signed the important letter.

How to Use signed

sign a document (collocation)

To write one's name on a document to approve it or confirm its authenticity. — "Please sign this document before you leave."

sign for (prepositional phrase)

To acknowledge receipt of something by signing. — "You need to sign for the package when it arrives."

sign off (phrasal verb)

To finish writing a letter or email by signing your name. — "He signed off with 'Best regards'."

Synonyms of signed

Words with a similar meaning to signed:

• autographed
• endorsed
• subscribed

Antonyms of signed

Words with the opposite meaning to signed:

• unsigned
• forged

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