emboss Definition
- 1to carve, mold, or stamp a design on (a surface) so that it stands out in relief
- 2to decorate (a surface) with raised ornamentation
- 3to cause to bulge out; make protuberant
Using emboss: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "emboss" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The stationery was embossed with the company logo.
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She embossed the leather with a floral pattern.
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The artist embossed the metal sheet with intricate designs.
emboss Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with emboss
stationery that has a raised design or pattern on its surface
Example
The wedding invitations were printed on embossed stationery.
leather that has been stamped or molded with a design or pattern so that it stands out in relief
Example
The designer bag was made of embossed leather.
metal that has been stamped or molded with a design or pattern so that it stands out in relief
Example
The antique vase was made of embossed metal.
Origins of emboss
from Middle French 'embocer', from 'en-' + 'boc', meaning 'mouth'
Summary: emboss in Brief
To 'emboss' [em-baws, -bos] is to create a raised design or pattern on a surface, such as by carving, molding, or stamping. This technique is often used to decorate stationery, leather, or metal, as in 'The stationery was embossed with the company logo.' 'Emboss' has formal synonyms like 'engrave' and 'impress,' and can be contrasted with 'deboss,' which means to create an indented design.
