engrave

Synonyms for engrave

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Antonyms for engrave

verb. cut carefully with sharp instrument

verb. cut carefully with sharp instrument

Word Origin & History

late 15c. (implied in ingraved), from en- (1) + obsolete verb grave "carve" (see grave (v.)). Related: Engraved; engraving.

To engrave is, in final strictness, "to decorate a surface with furrows."

See if you can engrave or carve an ornament on some weapon you have made.

Find soft wood or stone and see if you can engrave some animal on it.

I had them to repair, polish and engrave, and now they are gone from my boat.

Bartsch, Adam, of opinion that Albert Durer did not engrave on wood, 237.

Schonberg, Mr. his attempts to engrave in metallic relief, 634.

Perhaps some day I may be able to engrave it of the full size.

I gaze upon you to engrave on my memory your adorable features.

Listen to me attentively, and engrave my words on your mind.

“Persistence, persistence, and persistence” is the motto which the student must engrave on his heart.