engrave synonyms

engrave

v.

  1. To impress deeply

    stamp, fix, imprint; see embed 1, mark 1.

  2. To carve letters, designs, etc. on a surface, as for printing

    etch, incise, lithograph, cut, scratch, burn, ornament with incised designs, intaglio, chase, enchase, grave, chisel, inscribe, mezzotint, stipple, crosshatch, hatch, diaper, use a burin; see also carve 1.

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