engrave
Translation
to engrave, to carve, to inscribe
Examples
He engraved her name on the ring.
He engraved her name on the ring.
The memory was engraved on his mind.
The memory was engraved on his mind.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((on/in/with sth.)) to carve (sth.) (on/in/with sth.) He engraved his initials on the watch.
Similar Words
Synonyms: carve, inscribe, etch
Etymology
From Old French 'engraver', from 'en-' (in) + 'graver' (to carve).
Memory Tips
Think of a 'grave' being dug or carved into the ground. To engrave is to carve into a surface.