engrave
verb (used with object)
to chase (letters, designs, etc.) on a hard surface, as of metal, stone, or the end grain of wood.
had engraved
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past perfectof engrave.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Reeves, perhaps most famous for his starring role in the “John Wick” movie series, had engraved the Rolex watch with his first name and the words “2021, JW4, thank you, The John Wick Five.”
From Los Angeles Times β Dec. 29, 2024
The actor had engraved his signature on the back to avoid having it swapped accidentally during shooting.
From Reuters β Nov. 7, 2023
They initially planned to marry on May 8 — a date they had engraved on their wedding bands and hoped to keep.
From Fox News β May 22, 2020
They initially planned to marry on May 8 - a date they had engraved on their wedding bands and hoped to keep.
From Washington Times β May 21, 2020
“I’ve memorized what Raynar Northbrook had engraved on the marker to his best friend’s tomb. It’s my favorite.”
From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner
