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- Dictionaryinscribe/ɪnˈskrʌɪb/
verb
- 1. write or carve (words or symbols) on something, especially as a formal or permanent record: "his name was inscribed on the new silver trophy" Similar
- 2. draw (a figure) within another so that their boundaries touch but do not intersect: "a regular polygon inscribed in a circle"
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INSCRIBE definition: 1. to write words in a book or carve (= cut) them on an object: 2. to write words in a book or…. Learn more.
How to use inscribe in a sentence. to write, engrave, or print as a lasting record; to enter on a list : enroll; to write, engrave, or print characters upon… See the full definition
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.
verb. to make, carve, or engrave (writing, letters, a design, etc) on (a surface such as wood, stone, or paper) to enter (a name) on a list or in a register. to sign one's name on (a book, photograph, etc) before presentation to another person.
verb [ T ] us / ɪnˈskrɑɪb / Add to word list. to write words in a book or cut words onto the surface of an object: She inscribed the book, "To my number-one fan ." inscription. noun [ C ] us / ɪnˈskrɪp·ʃən /
Definition of inscribe verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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.
1. a. To write, print, carve, or engrave (words or letters) on or in a surface. b. To mark or engrave (a surface) with words or letters. 2. To enter (a name) on a list or in a register. 3. a. To sign one's name or write a brief message in or on (a gift book or photograph, for example). b. To dedicate to someone. 4.
to write words in a book or cut them on an object: [ often passive ] The child's bracelet was inscribed with the name 'Amy'. (Definition of inscribe from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
inscribe. to write or cut words, your name, etc. onto something inscribe A (on/in B) His name was inscribed on the trophy. She signed the book and inscribed the words “with grateful thanks” on it. The names of the king and queen were inscribed above the door. inscribe B (with A) The trophy was inscribed with his name.
