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

Archaeologists recently uncovered two gold rings at an ancient burial site in Thailand — one of them engraved with an intriguing message that dates back 2,000 years. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 13 July 2026

One ring found Thursday was engraved with characters believed to be Bhrami script, an ancient Indian writing system. — Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026

The rifle contained one spent cartridge casing and three unfired rounds, which were each engraved with messages, said Sergeant Jennifer Faumuina, an investigator with the State Bureau of Investigation called to testify by prosecutors. — Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 11 July 2026

Nobody should’ve been surprised to see Tom Dundon’s name engraved on the Stanley Cup. — Sean Gentille, New York Times, 10 July 2026