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engrave

1 ENTRIES FOUND:
engrave /ɪnˈgreɪv/ verb
engraves; engraved; engraving
engrave
/ɪnˈgreɪv/
verb
engraves; engraved; engraving
Learner's definition of ENGRAVE
[+ object]
: to cut or carve lines, letters, designs, etc., onto or into a hard surface雕刻
often used figuratively常用作比喻

— engraved

adjective

— engraver

noun, plural engravers [count]
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 12046 COCA: 12280

engrave

verb

en·​grave in-ˈgrāv How to pronounce engrave (audio)
en-
engraved; engraving

transitive verb

1
a
: to impress deeply as if with a graver
the incident was engraved in his memory
b
: to form by incision (as on wood or metal)
2
a
: to cut figures, letters, or designs on for printing
also : to print from an engraved plate
an engraved invitation
engraver noun

Example Sentences

They will engrave your initials on the ring for free. She had the ring engraved with her initials. The image was engraved on the plaque.
Recent Examples on the Web Recyclers must also engrave or permanently mark either the VIN or their license and stock number. From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 13 July 2022 The rules require car dealers to engrave the auto’s vehicle identification number onto the catalytic converter. From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 13 July 2022 Up now just outside of Detroit, the show features stations at which artisans, many of them flown in from Paris, stitch, paint and engrave. New York Times, 14 June 2022 Community members will also play a part in the installation—Newark residents can engrave a tile that will become part of a mosaic wall. Carly Olson, ELLE Decor, 13 June 2022 Pick a quote to engrave, plus the deceased person's name and years of life. Ysolt Usigan, Woman's Day, 24 May 2022 Have the kids write a handwritten note (or draw a picture!) and send a photo to this Etsy seller—they'll engrave it on this leather wallet for a gift that's useful and sentimental. Brittney Morgan, House Beautiful, 18 May 2022 Some police agencies have hosted special events to help car owners engrave their vehicle’s identification number onto their converters. Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Apr. 2022 Send a photo of one of her most beloved handwritten recipes and this Etsy maker will engrave it onto a light or dark wood cutting board. Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, 16 Apr. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle French engraver, from en- + graver to grave, of Germanic origin; akin to Old English grafan to grave

First Known Use

1509, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of engrave was in 1509
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 12046 COCA: 12280

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