engrave

Definition

To carve text or symbols into (something), usually for the purposes of identification or art.

Etymology

From earlier ingrave, equivalent to en- + grave (“to carve, engrave”). More at grave.

Example Sentences

• "He engraved the plaque with his name."
• "Elbows almost touching they leaned at ease, idly reading the almost obliterated lines engraved there. ¶ "I never understood it," she observed, lightly scornful. "What occult meaning has a sun-dial for the spooney? I'm sure I don't want to read riddles in a strange gentleman's optics.""
• "He engraved his name."