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engraved

[ɪnˈɡreɪvd]

engraved Definition

  • 1cut or carve (a text or design) on a hard surface, especially so as to make a print
  • 2be permanently fixed in someone's memory or mind

Using engraved: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "engraved" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The trophy was engraved with the winner's name.

  • Example

    He had his initials engraved on the watch.

  • Example

    The memory of that day is forever engraved in my mind.

engraved Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for engraved

Phrases with engraved

  • to make a deep and lasting impression on someone

    Example

    The kindness of the stranger who helped her was engraved on her heart forever.

  • to make something permanent or unchangeable

    Example

    The new policy was engraved in stone and could not be changed.

  • to make something unforgettable

    Example

    The beauty of the sunset was engraved in my memory forever.

Origins of engraved

from en- 'in' + grave 'carve'

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Summary: engraved in Brief

To 'engrave' [ɪnˈɡreɪvd] means to cut or carve a text or design on a hard surface, such as making a print. It can also mean to be permanently fixed in someone's memory or mind, as in 'The memory of that day is forever engraved in my mind.' Phrases like 'engrave something on one's heart' and 'engrave something in stone' denote deep and lasting impressions, while 'engrave something in one's memory' implies something unforgettable.

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