Synonyms of carve

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verb (1)

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

carve (out)

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verb (2)

as in to develop

to produce or bring about especially by long or repeated effort

finally carved out a niche for the sport in the school's athletic program

Synonyms & Similar Words

• develop
• forge
• grind (out)
• create
• thrash (out)
• hammer out
• work up
• craft
• bring forth
• work out
• achieve
• construct
• generate
• devise
• compose
• carry out
• crank out
• churn out
• throw up
• turn out
• form
• engineer
• cook (up)
• model
• accomplish
• shape
• manufacture
• mint
• tailor
• originate
• cobble (together or up)
• invent
• conceive
• hatch
• effect
• fashion
• fabricate
• concoct
• bring off
• frame
• contrive

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• destroy
• tear down
• dismantle
• demolish
• ruin
• undo
• wreck
• raze
• unmake

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of carve

Verb

Step 8 Transfer turkey to carving board and let rest 30 minutes. — Alton Brown, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Oct. 2026

The stone bayonet from the rifle carved over the back of a third statue was also missing. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 23 Oct. 2026

The Wu-Tang Clan's mastermind has carved out a second career directing mid-level action flicks, and last year's One Spoon of Chocolate is a solid if silly movie. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 23 Oct. 2026

Romo carved out new terrain at CBS Sports after revealing a knack for predicting game play — all but forcing CBS to re-sign the former Dallas Cowboys quarterback to a multi-season pact in 2020 valued at around $17 million a year. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 22 Oct. 2026

Phrases Containing carve

• carve (out)