engrave
verb (used with object)
to chase (letters, designs, etc.) on a hard surface, as of metal, stone, or the end grain of wood.
engraved
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past participleof engrave.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof engrave.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
engraveverb (used with object)to chase (letters, designs, etc.) on a hard surface, as of metal, stone, or the end grain of wood.
Example Sentences
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Archaeologists working at several sites in southern Africa have uncovered hundreds of unusual pieces of engraved ostrich eggshell.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 9, 2026
The trophy is engraved with a personal tribute - "Inspired by the Fifa president Gianni Infantino".
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
Aung San is "engraved in people's memory" as Myanmar's independence hero, and many see his legacy being continued by his daughter, according to Myanmar specialist Moe Thuzar.
From Barron's ● Jul. 18, 2026
Elsewhere are splendid cabinets with mother-of-pearl inlay, gorgeous enamel accessories, plush velvet textiles and engraved iron swords.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 11, 2026
Now that I’m close enough to him, I can take in the details of the chair’s solid gold rims and customized engraved leather.
From "Warcross" by Marie Lu
