Synonyms of engrave

engrave

verb

in-ˈgrāv 

1

as in to etch

to cut (as letters or designs) on a hard surface

engraved the birth and death dates on the tombstone

Synonyms & Similar Words

• etch
• inscribe
• carve
• grave
• trace
• sculpt
• incise
• sculpture
• chisel
• insculp
• affix
• indent
• notch
• groove
• chase
• impress
• score

2

as in to imprint

to produce a vivid impression of

a scar that forever engraved the killer's face in the witness's mind

Synonyms & Similar Words

• etch
• imprint
• brand
• impress
• ingrain
• imbue
• infuse
• instill
• infix
• inculcate
• stamp
• implant
• set
• enroot
• fix

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• erase
• obliterate
• expunge
• blot out

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of engrave

The label has a wine goddess on it, which is inspired by a figure engraved on a wooden barrel on the property that commemorates Cresta Blanca’s 1889 Paris Exposition grand prize. — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2026

The photo is smooth and silver, her engagement ring is gold & engraved. — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2026

Encrusted with four dainty rubies, the medallion is engraved with Kelce’s jersey number, 87. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 21 Sep. 2026

If the latter film were to win, the Academy Award would also have the country that submitted it engraved on the statuette as well. — Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 18 Sep. 2026