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verb [ T ] formal uk / ɪnˈskraɪb / us / ɪnˈskraɪb /. to write words in a book or carve (= cut) them on an object: (be) inscribed on The prize winners each receive a book with their names inscribed on the first page. be inscribed with The wall of the church was inscribed with the names of the dead from World War I.
The meaning of INSCRIBE is to write, engrave, or print as a lasting record. How to use inscribe in a sentence.
verb (used with object) , in·scribed, in·scrib·ing. to address or dedicate (a book, photograph, etc.) informally to a person, especially by writing a brief personal note in or on it. to mark (a surface) with words, characters, etc., especially in a durable or conspicuous way.
INSCRIBE meaning: 1. to write words in a book or carve (= cut) them on an object: 2. to write words in a book or…. Learn more.
To inscribe means to write something in a permanent or formal way. When you have a jeweler inscribe your initials inside your new ring, she uses a machine to carve them into the metal.
to write or cut words, your name, etc. onto something. inscribe A (on/in B) His name was inscribed on the trophy. The names of the king and queen were inscribed above the door. inscribe B (with A) The trophy was inscribed with his name.
inscribe in British English. (ɪnˈskraɪb ) verb (transitive) 1. to make, carve, or engrave (writing, letters, a design, etc) on (a surface such as wood, stone, or paper) 2. to enter (a name) on a list or in a register. 3. to sign one's name on (a book, photograph, etc) before presentation to another person.
