inscribe
To write or cut words on something such as a ring or stone.
To cut, carve, or write words, symbols, or a design onto a surface, especially stone, metal, or wood.
To write a special message inside a book for someone.
To write a personal message in a book (or similar item), usually to say who it is for or to mark a special occasion.
To officially put a name on a list.
To officially record a name or item on a list, roll, or register.
In geometry, to draw a shape inside another so it just touches the sides.
To draw or place a geometric figure inside another so that it touches the boundary at one or more points (for example, a circle inside a square).
To make something stay in memory for a long time.
To cause an idea, moment, or fact to be remembered or recorded as lasting and important.
- Base: inscribe
- 3rd Person Singular: inscribes
- Present Participle: inscribing
- Past: inscribed
be inscribed on
1appear as an engraved inscription
To be written or cut on something.
- A quote from the speech is inscribed on the memorial.
- Their family motto is inscribed on the shield.
- The winner’s name is inscribed on the base.
- The name is inscribed on the ring.
be inscribed with
1have engraved text on it
To have words written or cut on something.
- The pendant is inscribed with her initials.
- Each medal is inscribed with the year of the event.
- The stone was inscribed with a simple cross.
- The ring is inscribed with a name.
inscribe (a book) to (someone)
1write dedication for someone
To write a special message in a book for someone.
- The poet inscribed the collection to her mentor.
- He asked the author to inscribe the book to his daughter.
- She inscribed a copy to each of the finalists.
- She inscribed the book to me.
inscribe (something) on (something)
1write or engrave onto surface
To write or cut words on something.
- They inscribed his name on the trophy.
- She inscribed a short message on the back of the photo.
- The dates are inscribed on a bronze plaque.
- He inscribed his name on the book.