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

Founded in 1868, Pacific Life has carved a solid reputation in the insurance industry, with excellent financial strength ratings and relatively high customer service scores from J.D. Power. —Liz Knueven, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2025

There’s plenty of storage space, including underneath the lofted bedroom plus a pair of walk-in closets, which could help justify erecting a flex wall to carve out a bedroom or office. —Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 22 Apr. 2025

The top is carved to look like a dung beetle, while the bottom is flat and inscribed with hieroglyphic text. —The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 22 Apr. 2025

On the other hand, Prather, founder of The Original Article, carved his niche in Long Beach, focusing on turning creative ideas into profitable products with a clear vision and collaborative approach. —Chris Gallagher, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025

Phrases Containing carve

• carve (out)