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to superscribe

to superscribe

9.8
Write a name or address on the outside of something like an envelope
  • verb
  • /ˌsuːpərˈskraɪb/
translation icon : inscribir
  • Please superscribe your name and address on the envelope before mailing it.

Examples

  • The ancient tablet was superscribed with the king’s decree.

  • Please superscribe your name on the envelope.

  • Applicants are instructed to superscribe the post applied for on the top of the application envelope.

  • Can you superscribe the address on this package?

  • Please superscribe your name and address on the envelope before mailing it.

  • Make sure to superscribe all packages with the correct recipient information.

  • The instructions asked us to superscribe the letter with a special message.

Synonyms

to address
vsto superscribe
87 1.0

To write the name and place where a letter or package should be sent

is broader, used to write any words on the outside or top
to inscribe
vsto superscribe
31 5.3

Put words on something like a book or monument so they last

is narrower, used for writing on the outside or top of items like envelopes
to direct
vsto superscribe
8 1.8

To write the address of the person who will get a letter or package

is broader, applies to any words or names written on the outside

How Clear

to inscribe
31 5.3
to address
87 1.0
to superscribe
9.8
to write
∞ 1.0
to scrawl
23 5.5

Surface Forms

superscribe infinitive
superscribed past
superscribed past participle
superscribing present participle
superscribes third person singular

Morphology

superscribe = scribe (transparent) = super + scribe

Meaning is directly derived from 'super' (over/above) + 'scribe' (to write): 'to write on or over.'

Etymology

Superscribe comes from the parts super 'above' and scribere 'to write'. So, to superscribe something is to write on the top or outside of it, like putting an address on an envelope.