verb
engrave
ihn-GRAYV
verb
1
To cut letters, patterns, or images into a hard surface, typically metal, stone, or wood.
"They had the couple's initials engraved on the inside of the ring."
"The trophy is engraved with the winner's name each year."
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.
Common pairings
engraved with
engrave a message
hand-engraved
Word Forms
engraved past tense, engraved past tense, engraves singular, engraves singular
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Etymology
From en- ("to make into") + grave ("to carve"), ultimately from the same root as "grave" in the sense of carving.