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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
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
03
to write a brief dedication or message in a book, song lyrics, etc.
Transitive: to inscribe sth with a dedication
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
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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
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Example
Families sometimes inscribe their loved ones' gravestones with heartfelt messages or significant quotes.
As a tradition, graduates often inscribe their yearbooks with fond memories and best wishes for the future.
Next week, the jeweler will inscribe the couple's wedding rings with their initials and wedding date.
The historical monument was inscribed with the names of those who contributed to its construction.
The ancient tablet was inscribed with mysterious symbols that scholars are still trying to decipher.
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