Synonyms of carve

carve

verb

ˈkärv 

as in to sculpt

to create a three-dimensional representation of (something) using solid material

carved a statue out of rare marble

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sculpt
• sculpture
• chisel
• engrave
• etch
• grave
• inscribe
• incise
• shape
• form
• cast
• mold
• model
• knap

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of carve

Elevation invites visitors to carve wishes, worries, and hopes into the church pews. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 2 July 2026

Quadrivio Group has carved out a unique position in the European private equity landscape by operating at the intersection of high-end lifestyle, industrial technology and health care. — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 2 July 2026

The addition of Hardaway makes Powell’s return to the Heat nearly impossible unless Miami can find a way to carve out more room under the first apron. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026

Only in 1930 did the city of Boston rediscover the phrase and carve it on a monument to mark the 300th anniversary of the city’s founding. — David Frum, The Atlantic, 1 July 2026

Phrases Containing carve

• carve (out)