autograph1 nounautograph2 verb
autographau‧to‧graph1 /ˈɔːtəɡrɑːf $ ˈɒːtəɡræf/ noun [countable] 
WORD ORIGINautograph1
Origin:
1600-1700 Late Latin autographum, from Latin autographus ‘written with your own hand’, from Greek, from auto- ( ➔ AUTO-) + -graphos ‘written’EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- He refused to sign autographs at a charity event last year.
- Joe DiMaggio's autograph
- She has the autograph of every player in the team.
- Actors from the popular children's series - shot in and around Newcastle - presented trophies to class winners and signed autographs.
- And the air traffic controllers and pilots on board asked for autographs.
- His autograph ritual and travel are his consuming interests.
- However, in some cases an autograph detracts from value.
- Minnie greets guests, signs autographs and poses for photos by her house.
- The star gave him his autograph in Braille.
- Thief Can I have your autograph?
- Too many kids waiting for autographs.
Longman Language Activatorto write your name
to write your name at the end of a letter, document etc, in order to prove who you are or show that you wrote it: · Sign here please.· Did the doctor ask you to sign a consent form Mrs Harris?· You forgot to sign the credit card slip.sign your name: · Where do you want me to sign my name?sign for something (=to show that you have received it): · Could you sign for this package, please?
to write the first letter of each of your names on something such as a document to show that you agree to it, have read it etc: · The memo had been initialled by the President.· If you alter something you have written on a cheque, you must initial the change.
to write your signature on an official document, especially one that has already been signed by someone else, in order to approve it: · You have to get your visa countersigned by someone at the embassy.
your name written by you, for example on a document or at the end of a letter, in order to prove who you are or show that you wrote it: · Who's it from? I can't read the signature.· Put your signature here, then print your name underneath.· You have to get the signature of the child's parent or guardian.signature on: · I just need your signature again on this last sheet here.
the name of a famous person, written by them on a photograph, in a book etc for someone to keep: · She has the autograph of every player in the team.sign autographs (=to sign your name for people when they ask): · He refused to sign autographs at a charity event last year.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY
a player who would always sign autographs and chat with fansCOLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES Serena signs her autograph every time she’s asked.COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSNOUN
a player who would always sign autographs and chat with fans Serena signs her autograph every time she’s asked.· During a recent visit he was mobbed by autograph hunters.· And even if the signature is original it would only be of value to an autograph hunter not an art collector.· Sometimes genuine letters are offered without the vital signature, some rabid autograph hunter having removed it at some period.· Soon the autograph hunters were swarming round Drew, Bas and Dancer.
VERB· All this ... such a famous person, and no-one to ask for your autograph.· And the air traffic controllers and pilots on board asked for autographs.· Some one, and not just one, asking for his autograph.· I get asked for more autographs.· Some one outside the stage door as she left had asked for her autograph and that had raised her spirits considerably.· That way, he would be left alone without worrying why no one was asking him for an autograph.· If anyone asks, I sign autographs.· Racing cyclists generally like to meet their fans at the beginning of a stage, but don't ask for autographs today.
· I'd got a lot of autographs.· I get asked for more autographs.· You practically needed a stepladder to get their autographs, and their sheer size and strength was intimidating and overwhelming.
· Playing up to it, he gives an autograph and we board for free.· Zenor, his hands shaking, also got Bruins forward Adam Oates to give him an autograph.· The star gave him his autograph in Braille.· I can never see why people refuse to give autographs, for example - it puts such a dampener on things.
· The Derby defender was signing autographs outside the ground when he suddenly broke away and roared off home.· Bonds irritates many writers because of his rudeness, and he turns off some fans with his refusal to sign autographs.· They posed holding hands for photographers before turning back to the screeching fans and signing yet more autographs.· He was signing an autograph for his killer at the time.· Abdul-Jabbar promised to sign autographs when he returned to pick up his $ 10, 000 saddle.
· He wanted my autograph, mistakenly believing that I was a player.· I liked being recognized in the pub afterwards, and made myself conspicuous in case anyone wanted my autograph.· I walk down the streets of New York, the Village, and they stop and they talk, they want autographs.· A Mirage security guard uses his walkie-talkie to cal for reinforcements, and directs people who want autographs into a line.· Once, the doorkeeper popped his head out and asked if they wanted to hand in autograph books.
PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
a famous person’s signature that they give to someone who admires them: - And even if the signature is original it would only be of value to an autograph hunter not an art collector.
- During a recent visit he was mobbed by autograph hunters.
- Edgewater and Oak Hill have ordinances to protect possible archaeological sites from souvenir hunters.
- For the bargain hunter, plenty.
- Local militia had to protect it against enthusiastic souvenir hunters.
- Police even stopped one souvenir hunter cycling off with the ship's compass tucked under his arm.
- Read in studio Antique dealers and bargain hunters have been looking through the belongings of the late Robert Maxwell.
- Tokyo broke a three-day losing streak as the bargain hunters picked up blue chips and tech stocks, writes Ken Hijino.
Can I have your autograph? a player who would always sign autographs and chat with fansautograph1 nounautograph2 verb
autographautograph2 verb [transitive] VERB TABLE
autograph
| Simple Form | ||
| Present | I, you, we, they | autograph |
| he, she, it | autographs | |
| Past | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | autographed |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have autographed |
| he, she, it | has autographed | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had autographed |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will autograph |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have autographed |
| Continuous Form | ||
| Present | I | am autographing |
| he, she, it | is autographing | |
| you, we, they | are autographing | |
| Past | I, he, she, it | was autographing |
| you, we, they | were autographing | |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have been autographing |
| he, she, it | has been autographing | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had been autographing |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will be autographing |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have been autographing |
EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS
- A boy at school had broken his ankle playing football, and everyone in school had autographed his cast.
- Pro or not, Vargas joined Austin and Helmsley in autographing wrestling magazines.
- The value of Hollywood autographed photographs can vary widely.
- They are autographed to my aunt, who worked as a beautician in Hollywood for many years.
- We drew on the cast and autographed it.
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES Serena signs her autograph every time she’s asked.
Serena signs her autograph every time she’s asked.PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
if a famous person autographs a book, photograph etc, they sign it: - And even if the signature is original it would only be of value to an autograph hunter not an art collector.
- During a recent visit he was mobbed by autograph hunters.
- Edgewater and Oak Hill have ordinances to protect possible archaeological sites from souvenir hunters.
- For the bargain hunter, plenty.
- Local militia had to protect it against enthusiastic souvenir hunters.
- Police even stopped one souvenir hunter cycling off with the ship's compass tucked under his arm.
- Read in studio Antique dealers and bargain hunters have been looking through the belongings of the late Robert Maxwell.
- Tokyo broke a three-day losing streak as the bargain hunters picked up blue chips and tech stocks, writes Ken Hijino.
a shirt autographed by the whole team- intellectual
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- intend
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- intensify
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