A2 — Elementaryverb
firmare
to sign
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
sottoscrivereautografarecontrofirmareapporre la firma
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
cancellarerifiutarenon firmareritirare
Usage note
'Firmare' is the everyday term. 'Sottoscrivere' is more formal and can also mean to subscribe to an idea/view. 'Controfirmare' = to countersign.
Example
"Devi firmare questo modulo in fondo alla pagina."
"You need to sign this form at the bottom of the page."
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