autograph

Meanings

• noun

  A signature, especially one obtained from a famous person.

  - "Can you get me John's autograph for my collection?"
  - "The autograph session after the concert was a huge draw."

• verb

  The act of signing a document, especially an official one.

  - "The contract was autographed by all parties involved."
  - "The document was autographed and notarized."

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Synonyms

archetype , holograph , original , protograph , inscription , signature

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with autograph
believe , grieve , receive

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Variants

List of all variants of autograph that leads to same result
autograph , autographies , autographs , autography , autographed , autographing , autograph book

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Greek word autographia, meaning 'writing with one's own hand'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The first recorded autograph was that of Julius Caesar, found on the Roman document known as the 'Treaty of Luca'.

2. The largest autograph collection in the world belongs to a man named Bill Gates, who has over 10,000 autographs.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. authentication: The process of confirming the authenticity of a signature or document.

2. celebrity culture: The fascination with and adulation of famous people.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Autographs have been a symbol of celebrity fandom for centuries. Fans collect autographs of their favorite celebrities as memorabilia. Autographs have also been used historically to authenticate important documents, such as treaties and contracts.

How to Memorize "autograph"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the word 'autograph' written out. Remember the 'auto' part means 'self' and the 'graph' part means 'writing'. Imagine someone signing their name with a pen.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'autograph' with famous people signing their names for fans. Remember, it's a signature obtained from a famous person.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Autographs are signatures, especially from the stars' to remember the meaning.

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