INSCRIBE Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

inscribe

verb

in-ˈskrīb

as in to etch

to cut (as letters or designs) on a hard surface paid a jeweler to inscribe their names and wedding date on their wedding rings

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as in to enroll

to add (a person) to a list or roll as a participant or member inscribed the couple in the society of sustaining donors to the museum

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as in to enter

to put (someone or something) on a list inscribed his name on the list of those to be executed

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Recent Examples of inscribe Finally, Branwell’s friend John inscribed his name on the family memorial plaque. —

Literary Hub, 12 May 2026 In total, Azerbaijan boasts five properties inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List, including one added as recently as 2023. —

Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2026 It's always inscribed with cultural values and ideas. —

Edward Segarra, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026 Tate — a Chicago native who started his high school career at Marist before transferring to IMG Academy in Florida, then starred as a receiver at Ohio State — wore a jacket with his mom’s name, Ashley Griggs, inscribed on the inside. —

Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for inscribe

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Twenty-five years ago, MIT Professor Yet-Ming Chiang bought a tube of glass-etching cream to turn clear glass blocks translucent.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026
The star’s one-piece bikini also featured a nude underlay with floral designs etched into the black fabric and a plunging neckline trimmed with a scalloped pattern.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 25 May 2026