Engrave
/ɪnˈɡreɪv/
Definitions
- (v.) To cut or carve a text or design onto a hard surface.
The jeweler will engrave her initials on the ring.
- (v.) To fix a memory or idea firmly in the mind or heart.
The experience was deeply engraved in his memory.
Forms
- engraves
- engraving
- engraved
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'engrave' often refers to formally inscribing information on durable materials to ensure permanence and authenticity.
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