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inscribe

verb
in·​scribe | \ in-ˈskrÄ«b How to pronounce inscribe (audio) \
inscribed; inscribing; inscribes

Definition of inscribe

transitive verb

1a : to write, engrave, or print as a lasting record
b : to enter on a list : enroll
2a : to write, engrave, or print characters upon
b : to autograph or address (a book) as a gift
3 : to dedicate to someone
4 : to draw within a figure so as to touch in as many places as possible a regular polygon inscribed in a circle
5 British : to register the name of the holder of (a security)
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Other Words from inscribe

inscriber noun

Synonyms for inscribe

Synonyms

engrave, etch, grave, incise, insculp [archaic]

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Examples of inscribe in a Sentence

They inscribed the monument with the soldiers' names. The book was inscribed with the author's signature.

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 The general’s name is also inscribed on the Arc de Triomphe. — Fox News, "Mysterious one-legged skeleton discovered in Russia may be Napoleon’s favorite general," 29 Aug. 2019 Signs in the background, the lettering on the burger box — are all inscribed as if seen in a mirror. — Sharon Mizota, Los Angeles Times, "Black man, white police and the sly tricks of the eye in Brandon Landers’ painting," 8 Aug. 2019 His statement is inscribed on a bronze plaque on a bench, designed by his son, Anthony, in Portland’s Forest Park, where Pietro Belluschi often walked. — oregonlive.com, "Celebrating architect Pietro Belluschi’s 120th anniversary: You’re invited to walking tours, talks this weekend," 16 Aug. 2019 Instead of a physical card, what fans will own is a clip of video that's been converted into a unique digital token and inscribed on a blockchain. — Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, "Want to Own Kawhi’s Jump Shot? NBA and Crypto Kitties Maker Launch Digital Collectibles," 31 July 2019 The initials, inscribed in thin black ink, are suspected to be a tribute to Benson's girlfriend of more than a year, model and actress Cara Delevingne. — Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, "Cara Delevingne and Ashley Benson Have Matching Tattoos of Each Other's Initials," 22 July 2019 The Tennessee Smokies, the Chicago Cubs' AA affiliate, posted four photos of Smokies Stadium in Kodak, Tenn., with the American flag inscribed in the dirt on second base. — Fox News, "Minor league baseball team's Kaepernick joke sparks backlash, prompts apology," 4 July 2019 Via India, Islam spread east, too, after Arab merchants carried their faith to the Malabar Coast of south-west India and, eventually, to Quanzhou on China’s eastern seaboard, where 13th-century Muslims lie beneath gravestones inscribed in Arabic. — The Economist, "The South Asian monsoon, past, present and future," 27 June 2019 Three songs inscribed in hieroglyphics at Luxor reveal the words chanted by priests and priestesses. — National Geographic, "Egypt’s pharaohs welcomed summer with this fabulous festival," 25 June 2019

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First Known Use of inscribe

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

History and Etymology for inscribe

Middle English, from Latin inscribere, from in- + scribere to write — more at scribe

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inscribe

verb
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English Language Learners Definition of inscribe

: to write or cut (words, a name, etc.) on something
: to write words, a name, etc., on (something)

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inscribe

verb
in·​scribe | \ in-ˈskrÄ«b How to pronounce inscribe (audio) \
inscribed; inscribing

Kids Definition of inscribe

1 : to write, engrave, or print as a lasting record His name is inscribed on the monument.
2 : to write, engrave, or print something on or in inscribe a book

inscribe

transitive verb
in·​scribe
inscribed; inscribing

Legal Definition of inscribe

: to set down in writing (as the terms of a mortgage) to create a lasting public record

Other Words from inscribe

inscription noun

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