autograph

[aw-tuh-graf, -grahf]

noun

1. a person's own signature.

   He collects autographs of artists.

2. something written in a person's own hand, as a manuscript or letter.

adjective

1. written by a person's own hand.

   an autograph letter.

2. containing autographs.

   an autograph album.

verb (used with object)

1. to write one's name on or in; sign.

   to autograph a book.

2. to write with one's own hand.

autograph

/ ˈɔːtəˌɡrɑːf, -ˌɡræf, ˌɔːtəˈɡræfɪk /

noun

1. 1. a handwritten signature, esp that of a famous person

   2. ( as modifier )

      an autograph album

2. a person's handwriting

3. 1. a book, document, etc, handwritten by its author; original manuscript; holograph

   2. ( as modifier )

      an autograph letter

verb

1. to write one's signature on or in; sign

2. to write with one's own hand

Other Word Forms

• autographic adjective
• autographical adjective
• autographically adverb
• unautographed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of autograph¹

1630–40; < Latin autographum, noun use of neuter of Latin autographus written with one's own hand < Greek autógraphos. See auto- ¹, -graph

Word History and Origins

Origin of autograph¹

C17: from Late Latin, from Greek autographos, from autos self + graphein to write

Example Sentences

Flintoff, who has also been tipped a future England head coach, was regularly the most popular request for fans hunting autographs and pictures after matches in Leeds.

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After all, the stereotypical junkie probably wouldn’t turn a clinic’s waiting room into an autograph signing.

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As at Whistling Straits four years ago, the visitors have been on a charm offensive, signing thousands of autographs and posing for selfies but they know the noise will be turned up come game day.

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The stand was around one-quarter full, but the jeers seemed to drift aimlessly over Europe's number one as he cheerily waved back, before heading off down the fairway, obligingly signing autographs as he went.

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“I loved him,” Baker said after asking Russell for an autograph.

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Related Words

• endorsement