engrave
Engrave (verb) means to cut letters, patterns, or images into a hard surface, typically metal, stone, or wood. Example: “They had the couple's initials engraved on the inside of the ring.”
How to use engrave
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo carve words or designs permanently into a surface, usually as a form of decoration or personalization.
Word forms
engraved past tense, engraved past tense, engraves singular, engraves singular
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They had the couple's initials _____ on the inside of the ring.
Etymology
From en- ("to make into") + grave ("to carve"), ultimately from the same root as "grave" in the sense of carving.
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Rhymes for engrave
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What does “engrave” mean?
The word “engrave” means to cut letters, patterns, or images into a hard surface, typically metal, stone, or wood. In plain terms, to carve words or designs permanently into a surface, usually as a form of decoration or personalization.
How do you pronounce “engrave”?
“Engrave” is pronounced ihn-GRAYV (/ɪnˈɡɹeɪv/ in IPA).
How do you use “engrave” in a sentence?
Here is “engrave” used in a sentence: “They had the couple's initials engraved on the inside of the ring.”
What is another word for “engrave”?
Words with a similar meaning to “engrave” include carve, etch and inscribe.
What part of speech is “engrave”?
“Engrave” is a verb.