engrave

(verb)

verb

1. carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface

- engrave a pen

- engraved the trophy cup with the winner's name

Similar word(s): grave, inscribe, scratch

Definition categories: contact, carve

2. impress or affect deeply

- The event engraved itself into her memory

Definition categories: emotion, affect, impress, move, strike

3. carve or cut into a block used for printing or print from such a block

- engrave a letter

Similar word(s): etch

Definition categories: creation, print

4. carve or cut a design or letters into

- engrave the pen with the owner's name

Similar word(s): etch

Definition categories: contact, carve

Sentences with engrave as a verb:

- He engraved the plaque with his name.

- He engraved his name.