Synonyms for

Signing

Verb / ˈsaɪnɪŋ / Another word for signing — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The act of writing one's signature on a document to show that one has agreed to its contents or to verify that one is present.

Synonyms & similar words

signalize sign bless contract signon subscribe signal signlanguage signalise ratify signup autograph endorsement signature initial ink scribe inscribe subscribe validate witness stamp seal approve ratify authorize confirm validate acknowledge verify attest

Synonyms by register

Formal

autographing endorsing subscribing ratifying

Informal

scribbling scrawling dotting inking

Literary

inscribing penning

Antonyms

unwriting erasing canceling voiding nullifying revoking

Common collocations

  • signing bonus
  • signing off
  • signing on
  • signing authority
  • signing document
  • signing contract
  • signing name

Word family

noun signing
verb sign
adjective signing
adverb signingly

Usage note

The word 'signing' can refer to the act of writing one's name or to the act of communicating through sign language. Context is crucial for disambiguation.

Example sentences

  1. He will be signing the check for the payment.
  2. She signed the agreement without reading it.
  3. The athlete signed a contract with the team.
  4. The guestbook was signed by many visitors.
  5. The document must be signed by both parties.

Quotes

  • The best way to predict your future is to create it. - Peter Drucker
  • “Your time is limited, don't waste it living someone else's life. - Steve Jobs
  • “Imagination is everything. It is the preview of life's coming attractions. - Albert Einstein

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