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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Snail mail is particularly charming, but absolutely nobody needs to design an engraved invitation to eat chili in somebody’s living room.
From Salon ● Oct. 20, 2026
One showed the Virgin Mary and was engraved with words from a traditional Catholic prayer in Polish.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026
This area also is home to where winners get their awards engraved.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
She’s been recognized for all three seasons of “The Diplomat” as well, yet is still waiting to see her name engraved on the trophy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
I guess Dad will just have to open an empty box on Christmas morning because I definitely won’t have enough money to buy him that engraved picture frame.
From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein
