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to inscribe
01
to mark or engrave a surface with a design or pattern, typically to create a lasting impression or decoration
Transitive: to inscribe a surface with a design
Examples
Next week, the jeweler will inscribe the couple's wedding rings with their initials and wedding date.
02
to write or sign a personalized message or dedication, often signed, inside a book or another item intended as a gift to someone
Transitive: to inscribe a message
Examples
Before presenting the album to her parents, she inscribed a heartfelt message on the CD sleeve.
03
to write a brief dedication or message in a book, song lyrics, etc.
Transitive: to inscribe sth with a dedication
Examples
The author inscribed her latest novel with a heartfelt message to her loyal readers.
04
to draw one figure within another in such a way that the boundaries of the inner figure touch those of the outer figure but do not cross them
Transitive: to inscribe a figure within another | to inscribe a figure in another
Examples
In geometry class, students learned how to inscribe a circle within a square.
05
to record or register the name of an individual onto a list, document, or book
Transitive: to inscribe someone's name on a list or document
Examples
Voters were required to inscribe their names on the voting list before casting their ballots.
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