Signed

Pronunciation: /saɪnd/

Definitions of signed

verb to write one's name on a document as a way of showing that one agrees with or accepts its contents

Example Sentences

A1 She signed the contract with a shaky hand.

A2 The teacher signed the permission slip for the field trip.

B1 He signed the petition to support the local community center.

B2 The artist signed each painting before putting it up for sale.

C1 The CEO signed off on the new business strategy.

C2 The president signed the peace treaty, bringing an end to the conflict.

Examples of signed in a Sentence

formal The contract was signed by both parties, making it legally binding.

informal I just signed the lease for my new apartment!

slang I totally signed up for that new gym membership, it's gonna be lit.

figurative Her smile signed a silent agreement of understanding between them.

Grammatical Forms of signed

• past tense: signed
• plural: signed
• comparative: more signed
• superlative: most signed
• present tense: sign
• future tense: will sign
• perfect tense: have signed
• continuous tense: is signing
• singular: signed
• positive degree: signed
• infinitive: to sign
• gerund: signing
• participle: signed

Origin and Evolution of signed

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'signed' originated from the Old French word 'signer' which came from the Latin word 'signare' meaning 'to mark' or 'to seal'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of marking or sealing documents, the word 'signed' has evolved to also refer to the act of writing one's name on a document as a form of agreement or authentication.