engraved; engraving
1
a
: to impress deeply as if with a graver
the incident was engraved in his memory
b
: to form by incision (as on wood or metal)
2
a
: to cut figures, letters, or designs on for printing
b
engraver
noun
Examples of engrave in a Sentence
They will engrave your initials on the ring for free.
She had the ring engraved with her initials.
The image was engraved on the plaque.
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There are so many more Central Floridians who have horrific memories engraved on their souls.
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Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 June 2025
The students engraved the stones and then filled the letters and symbols with black paint to recreate permanent replicas of these messages of hope.
—Liz Rothaus Bertrand, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2025
Illustration by Armando Veve, based on the June 1850 cover of Harper’s Magazine, which was engraved by Benson J. Lossing Microfiche
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The team also discovered various ceremonial objects and offerings, including a stone ax and a pendant engraved with geometric motifs, officials said.
—Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 21 May 2025
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Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 June 2025
The students engraved the stones and then filled the letters and symbols with black paint to recreate permanent replicas of these messages of hope.
—Liz Rothaus Bertrand, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2025
Illustration by Armando Veve, based on the June 1850 cover of Harper’s Magazine, which was engraved by Benson J. Lossing Microfiche
From the Archive
Timeless stories from our 175-year archive handpicked to speak to the news of the day.
—Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harpers Magazine, 22 May 2025
The team also discovered various ceremonial objects and offerings, including a stone ax and a pendant engraved with geometric motifs, officials said.
—Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 21 May 2025
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“Engrave.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/engrave. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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engrave
verb
en·grave
in-ˈgrāv 
engraved; engraving
1
: to impress deeply
the incident was engraved in my memory
2
a
: to cut or carve (as letters or designs) on a hard surface
b
: to cut lines, letters, figures, or designs on or into (a hard surface) often for use in printing
c
: to print from a cut surface
an engraved wedding invitation
engraver
noun
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