Ascribe-Subscribe | Commonly Confused Words

Ascribe

/əˈskraɪb/

To attribute something to a cause, source, or author

She tends to ascribe her success to sheer luck.People often ascribe human traits to their pets.I can't ascribe to the rumors I've heard about him.

/səbˈskraɪb/

To sign up to regularly receive something like a service or publication

Don't forget to like and subscribe.To receive updates, subscribe to our newsletter.You can subscribe to the monthly meal kit service.

Subscribe starts with sub-, which means under or below, think of subscribing as something you commit to that's often ongoing.
Ascribe starts with as-, think of it as assigning something to a cause or source.
Remember that subscribe often involves receiving or supporting, like subscribing to a magazine or channel.
Ascribe involves attributing something to a source or reason, like ascribing a quote to an author.
You can subscribe to services, but you ascribe characteristics or responsibilities.