Autograph
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɔːtəɡɹɑːf/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Autograph is a noun meaning A person’s own handwriting, especially the signature of a famous or admired person.
Meaning
A person’s own handwriting, especially the signature of a famous or admired person.
More Meanings
- (by extension, colloquial) A person's signature used as a mark of formal approval.
- A manuscript in the author’s handwriting; a handwritten copy.
- Written in the author’s own handwriting.
- (art) Made by the artist himself or herself; authentic.
- (transitive) To sign, or write one’s name or signature on a book, etc.
- (transitive) To write something in one's own handwriting.
Example Sentences
Schiff […] believes most of the drawings are autograph.
Some autograph-hunters were pestering the players after the game.
If you could just put your autograph on the ol’ contract, please…
An autograph of this text, made by E. Weidner, will be reproduced as plate XVII.
Word Forms
- autographs
- autographing
- autographed
Synonyms for autograph
Depending on context, synonyms include penmanship, handwriting, chirography, signature, inscription, protograph.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include inscribe, handwritten, manuscript, copy, picture, signature.
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