register
word
Definition
To officially record information, sign up for something, or show a particular result or reaction. It can also be a noun in other contexts, but the common verb meaning is about entering something into a system or list.
Usage & Nuances
Common patterns: 'register for a course/event' (sign up), 'register a complaint/company' (officially record), and 'register on/with a website' (create an account). It is more formal than 'sign up'. It can also mean 'be noticed' as in 'The joke didn't register,' or 'show a measurement' as in 'The thermometer registered 39°C'.
Example Sentences
You must register before the class starts.
basic
She went online to register for the exam.
basic
The nurse registered my name at the front desk.
basic
Did you register with the new app yet, or are you still using the guest mode?
natural
I tried to explain the problem, but nothing seemed to register with him.
natural
The shock didn't fully register until I got home.
natural