engrave

Etymology 1

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

verb

  1. (transitive) To carve text or symbols into (something), usually for the purposes of identification or art.
    He engraved the plaque with his name.
  2. (transitive) To carve (something) into a material.
    He engraved his name.

Etymology 2

From en- + grave.

verb

  1. (obsolete) To put in a grave, to bury.

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