December 30, 2017 Word of the Day
inscribes; inscribed; inscribing
The word "dinosaur" is inscribed in the wood.
Definition of INSCRIBE
[+ object]
1 : to write or cut (words, a name, etc.) on something — + on or in
The winner's name is inscribed on the trophy.
He inscribed a message in the book before giving it to his son.
— sometimes used figuratively
The image is inscribed in my memory. [=I remember the image very clearly]
2 : to write words, a name, etc., on (something)
They inscribed the monument with the soldiers' names.
The book was inscribed with the author's signature.
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