Engrave

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈɡreɪv/

Definitions of engrave

verb to carve, cut, or etch a design or inscription into a surface

Example Sentences

A1 The artist engraved his initials on the tree trunk.

A2 She engraved her name on the silver bracelet.

B1 The jeweler engraved a special message on the wedding ring.

B2 The master craftsman engraved intricate designs on the marble sculpture.

C1 The ancient hieroglyphics were carefully engraved into the stone tablet.

C2 The skilled engraver used a fine chisel to engrave the detailed portrait on the metal plate.

Examples of engrave in a Sentence

formal The jeweler used a laser to engrave the intricate design onto the metal pendant.

informal I'm thinking of engraving our initials on this bracelet as a gift for our anniversary.

slang I'm gonna engrave my name on this skateboard so no one steals it.

figurative The memory of that moment is forever engraved in my mind.

Grammatical Forms of engrave

• past tense: engraved
• plural: engraves
• comparative: more engraved
• superlative: most engraved
• present tense: engrave
• future tense: will engrave
• perfect tense: have engraved
• continuous tense: is engraving
• singular: engrave
• positive degree: engrave
• infinitive: to engrave
• gerund: engraving
• participle: engraving

Origin and Evolution of engrave

First Known Use: 1500 year

Language of Origin: Old French and Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'engrave' originated from the Old French word 'engraver' which came from the Latin word 'inscribere' meaning to inscribe.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the act of carving or cutting designs into a hard surface, the meaning of 'engrave' has evolved to also include the process of printing designs onto a surface using a printing press.