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inscribe Definition

in·scribe (in skrīb′)

transitive verb -·scribed′, -·scrib′·ing

    1. to write, mark, or engrave (words, symbols, etc.) on some surface
    2. to write on, mark, or engrave (a surface)
  2. to add the name of (someone) to a list; enroll
    1. to dedicate (a book, song, etc.) briefly and informally
    2. to write a short, signed message in (a book, etc. one is presenting as a gift)
  4. to fix or impress deeply or lastingly in the mind, memory, etc.
  5. Geom. to draw (a figure) inside another figure so that their boundaries touch at as many points as possible

Etymology: L inscribere: see in- & scribe

inscribe Related Forms

in·scrib′er noun

inscribe Synonyms

inscribe

v.

list, engrave, impress; see engrave 2, record 1, write 1, 2.

inscribe Usage Examples

Object

  • tombstone: Three inscribed tombstones, including that of the young cavalryman, have been found in the vicinity of the fort.
  • plaque: A small, inscribed plaque is placed in front of the rose.
  • tablet: The black tablet inscribed with their names speaks louder than the voices silenced for ever.
  • envelope: It comes with an envelope inscribed in Matthew Knight's hand ` Ball.
  • stone: An inscribed memorial stone was erected on his grave at Kendal Cemetery.
  • slab: The parapet at the apex carries an inscribed slab stating ' The Reverend John Adams Minister 1732 ' .

Preposition: with

  • rune: At this point, I get yet another message box, this one inscribed with the mystic runes: An error has occurred.
  • legend: You'll find it to the right of the steering wheel, inscribed with the legend ' ENGINE START ' .
  • verse: Roof beams are inscribed with verses from the Welsh scriptures.
  • name: The bells of the trumpets are inscribed with the names of the ships in which the men died.

Preposition: on

  • tablet: Or, he could have sent an angel to reveal it inscribed on tablets of gold.
  • plaque: Inscriptions, in gold leaf, are inscribed on a black granite plaque, which provides an attractive memorial.
  • memorial: The name of the deceased, as registered at death, must be inscribed on the memorial.
  • reverse: Even a school football medal has a name inscribed on the reverse.
  • stone: Inscribed on the light stone are the words: " Faramir the wizard, Mayday 1988 " .

Modifying Another Word

  • indelibly: Perhaps, thought Tom, they were indeed receiving signals that would be indelibly inscribed into their brains for the rest of their lives.
  • humbly: In center ' This Plan is most humbly inscribed to Thomas Chitty Esq Alderman of Tower Street Ward ' .
  • suitably: You are now able to purchase a memorial bench, suitably inscribed, which would be placed either at the Club House or Farm.
  • neatly: Leather bound and neatly inscribed with my Great-grandfather's name, they were filled with carefully scribbled diary entries that spanned over ten years.

Preposition: in

circle: He found approximations to using regular polygons with 3 2 n sides inscribed in a circle.