engrave
Translation
to engrave, to carve, to etch, to inscribe
Examples
He will engrave the ring with her name.
He will engrave the ring with her name.
The memory was engraved on his mind.
The memory was engraved on his mind.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((with sth.)) to cut a design into (sth.) with (sth.) He will engrave the ring with her name.
((sth.)) ((on/in sth.)) to fix (sth.) deeply on (sth.) The memory was engraved on his mind.
Similar Words
Synonyms: carve, etch, inscribe; Antonyms: erase, remove
Etymology
From Old French 'engraver', from 'en-' (in) + 'graver' (to carve). The 'grave' part is related to 'grave' (the hole) and 'gravity'.
Memory Tips
Think of making a 'grave' or a deep cut 'in' (en-) a surface.