engrave

verb
UK: /ɪnˈɡreɪv/
US: /ɛnˈɡreɪv/

  1. To cut a design into a hard surface.

    1. I will engrave your name on this ring.
    2. The artist will engrave the metal plate with a detailed scene.

  2. To impress deeply; to fix permanently in the mind.

    1. The image will engrave itself in his memory.
    2. The experience of war was engraved deeply into his soul.

Synonyms

carve etch imprint inscribe
engrave noun

  1. A picture or design that has been engraved.

    1. He found an engrave of the local castle.
    2. The antique shop sold many engrave from the 18th century.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "engrave" in English means: To cut a design into a hard surface., To impress deeply; to fix permanently in the mind..

The phonetic transcription of "engrave" is /ɪnˈɡreɪv/ in British English and /ɛnˈɡreɪv/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "engrave": carve, etch, imprint, inscribe.

Example usage of "engrave": "I will engrave your name on this ring.". More examples on the page.