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engrave

eng·rave

UK/ɪnˈɡɹeɪv/ US/ɪˈnɡreɪv/ rare obsolete

verb

1.

carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface

  • “engrave a pen”
  • “engraved the winner”
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2.

impress or affect deeply

  • “The event engraved itself into her memory”
3.

carve, cut, or etch into a block used for printing or print from such a block

  • “engrave a letter”
4.

carve, cut, or etch a design or letters into

  • “engrave the pen with the owner”

Origin

From en- + grave.

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