engraved
ɪnˈɡreɪvd
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Definition of engraved - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
artdecorated with carved or etched designs
  • The engraved vase was a beautiful centerpiece.
carved etched inscribed
2.
psychologydeeply impressed in memory or emotions
  • The tragic event was engraved in her heart forever.
embedded etched imprinted
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Origin of engraved

Old French, engraver (to carve)

Terms with engraved included in their meaning

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traditional printing
printing using engraved blocks on paper or fabric
etched print
print made from an engraved surface
visual
written, drawn, or engraved visually
engraved
fixed firmly in the mind
art
cut into or engraved with precision
art
print made from an engraved wood block
art
method of printmaking using engraved wood blocks
printing
print made from an engraved copper plate

Examples of engraved in a sentence

  • She admired the engraved patterns on the jewelry.
  • The melody was engraved in his mind.
  • Her smile was engraved in his memory.

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  1. French:gravé, imprimé, ...
  2. German:graviert, eingeprägt, ...
  3. Italian:inciso, impresso, ...
  4. Spanish:grabado, impreso, ...
  5. Portuguese:gravado, ...
  6. Chinese:雕刻的, 深刻, ...
  7. Japanese:彫刻された, 深く刻まれた, ...
  8. Arabic:مَنْقوش, مَحْفُور, ...
  9. Hebrew:חָרוּט, חָקוּק, ...
  10. Russian:гравированный, запечатленный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:гравірований, вкарбований, ...
  12. Hindi:नक्काशीदार, अंकित, ...
engrave
/ɪnˈɡreɪv/

Definition of engrave - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
artRarecut or carve a design or letters into a surfaceRare
  • He decided to engrave his initials on the wooden box..
etch inscribe
2.
craftTECH.inscribe a design onto a surface for printingTECH.
  • The artist engraved the image onto the metal plate.
carve etch inscribe
3.
memoryRarefix deeply in the mindRare
  • The tragic event was engraved in her memory.
etch inscribe
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Expressions with engrave

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carve text or images into stone surfaces
They engraved her name in stone for the memorial.

Origin of engrave

Latin, in (in) + gravare (to carve)

Examples of engrave in a sentence

  • They will engrave the trophy with his name.
  • He engraved his initials on the wooden bench.
  • The jeweler engraved a pattern onto the silver ring.
  • The lesson was engraved in his mind forever.
  • Her words were engraved in his memory.

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  1. French:graver, imprimer, ...
  2. German:gravieren, einritzen, ...
  3. Italian:incidere, imprimere, ...
  4. Spanish:grabar, inscribir, ...
  5. Portuguese:gravar, inscrever, ...
  6. Chinese:刻, 铭刻, ...
  7. Japanese:彫る, 刻み込む, ...
  8. Arabic:نَقَشَ, حفر, ...
  9. Hebrew:כָּתַב בְּחֶרֶט, לַחֲרוֹט, ...
  10. Russian:гравировать, запечатлеть в памяти, ...
  11. Ukrainian:гравірувати, викарбувати, ...
  12. Hindi:उकेरना, अंकित करना, ...
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