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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.
The meaning of INSCRIBE is to write, engrave, or print as a lasting record. How to use inscribe in a sentence.
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.
Inscribe definition: to address or dedicate (a book, photograph, etc.) informally to a person, especially by writing a brief personal note in or on it.. See examples of INSCRIBE used in a sentence.
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.
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.
Definition of inscribe verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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)
in•scribe (in skrīb′ ), v.t., -scribed, -scrib•ing. to address or dedicate (a book, photograph, etc.) informally to a person, esp. by writing a brief personal note in or on it. to mark (a surface) with words, characters, etc., esp. in a durable or conspicuous way.
