Engrave
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɪnˈɡɹeɪv/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Engrave is a verb meaning (transitive) To carve text or symbols into (something), usually for the purposes of identification or art.
Meaning
(transitive) To carve text or symbols into (something), usually for the purposes of identification or art.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To carve (something) into a material.
- (obsolete) To put in a grave, to bury.
Example Sentences
He engraved his name.
He engraved the plaque with his name.
So both agree their bodies to engraue; / The great earthes wombe they open to the sky [...].
Elbows almost touching they leaned at ease, idly reading the almost obliterated lines engraved there. ¶ "I never understood it," she observed, lightly scornful. "What occult meaning has a sun-dial for the spooney? I'm sure I don't want to read riddles in a strange gentleman's optics."
Word Forms
- engraves
- engraving
- engraved
Synonyms for engrave
Depending on context, synonyms include carve, etch, inscribe, grave.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include inscribe, grave, etch, record, burn, begrave.
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