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grave
Third Person
engraves
Present Participle
engraving
Past Tense
engraved
Past Participle
engraved
1
to carve or cut a design or lettering into a hard surface, such as metal or stone
transitive
- The jeweler engraved the couple's initials on the wedding ring.
- The engraver skillfully engraved the family crest on the silver tray.
- The sculptor engraved the historical dates on the marble monument.
- The monument was engraved with the names of those who had fallen in battle.
- The artist engraved intricate patterns onto the silver bracelet, making it a unique piece of art.
2
to cut a surface with a pattern, design, or letters
transitive
- The artist engraved the marble surface with intricate patterns inspired by ancient mythology.
- The sculptor engraved the granite monument with the names of fallen soldiers.
- The master calligrapher engraved the wooden plaque with flowing script.
- The jeweler engraved the silver locket with a delicate rose motif.
- The metalworker engraved the brass plate with the recipient's name and achievements.
Synonyms:
3
to cut a design, image, or text onto a block of material, such as wood, metal, or linoleum, for the purpose of creating prints
transitive
- The artist engraved a detailed illustration, preparing it for printing onto handmade paper.
- The traditional woodblock printmaker painstakingly engraved Japanese characters onto a cherry wood block.
- The master printer engraved a series of landscapes onto zinc plates.
- The illustrator engraved whimsical illustrations, creating stamps for decorating cards.
Synonyms:
4
to imprint deeply in one's memory, leaving a lasting impression or recollection
- The traumatic experience of the accident was engraved in his mind.
- The heartfelt words of the farewell speech were engraved in the retiring principal's memory.
- The lessons learned from his failures and triumphs were engraved in his character.
- The haunting melody of the music piece was engraved in her soul, evoking emotions that words could not express.