inscribed; inscribing; inscribes
1
a
: to write, engrave, or print as a lasting record
b
: to enter on a list : enroll
2
a
: to write, engrave, or print characters upon
b
: to autograph or address (a book) as a gift
3
: to dedicate to someone
4
: to draw within a figure so as to touch in as many places as possible
a regular polygon inscribed in a circle
5
British
: to register the name of the holder of (a security)
inscriber
noun
Examples of inscribe in a Sentence
They inscribed the monument with the soldiers' names.
The book was inscribed with the author's signature.
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A.o. Scott, New York Times, 13 June 2025
The winning team has its name inscribed on a metal plaque added to the Cup.
—Steve Lyttle, Charlotte Observer, 13 June 2025
Acutis will be joined by the blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati when he is inscribed in the book of saints.
—Nick Butler, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2025
With the kilns were inscribed bricks that show this site was likely used to make official bricks for a prefecture at the time, researchers said.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 12 June 2025
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inscribe
verb
in·scribe
in-ˈskrīb 
inscribed; inscribing
1
a
: to write, engrave, or print as a lasting record
inscribe a name on a monument
b
: to enter on a list : enroll
2
: to write, engrave, or print something on or in
inscribe a locket
3
: to dedicate to someone
inscribe a poem
4
: to draw within a figure so as to touch in as many places as possible
a hexagon inscribed in a circle
inscriber
noun
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