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engrave

/ɪnˈɡreɪv/
en · grave /ɪn · ˈɡreɪv/
English Definition
v. to cut or carve a design on a hard surface
中文释义
雕刻
Significado en Español
grabar
한국어 뜻
새기다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
khắc
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Example Sentence

His name was engraved on the trophy.

他的名字被刻在了奖杯上。

Synonyms
carve etch inscribe
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “engrave”:

  1. A etch
  2. B erase
  3. C smudge
  4. D polish
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A — etch. “engrave” means v. to cut or carve a design on a hard surface

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The jeweler will ______ her name neatly on the back of the silver watch.

  1. A engrave
  2. B erase
  3. C smudge
  4. D paint
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A — engrave. “engrave” means v. to cut or carve a design on a hard surface

Common questions about “engrave”

What does “engrave” mean?

engrave — v. to cut or carve a design on a hard surface. In Chinese: 雕刻.

How do you pronounce “engrave”?

engrave is pronounced /ɪnˈɡreɪv/. It breaks into 2 syllables: en · grave.

How do you use “engrave” in a sentence?

His name was engraved on the trophy. (他的名字被刻在了奖杯上。)

What are synonyms for “engrave”?

carve, etch, inscribe — all close in meaning to engrave (v. to cut or carve a design on a hard surface).

Is “engrave” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. engrave appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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