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1. Carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface
   "engrave a pen"; "engraved the trophy cup with the winner's name";
   - scratch, grave [archaic], inscribe
    
2. Impress or affect deeply
   "The event engraved itself into her memory"
    
3. (art) carve or cut into a block used for printing or print from such a block
   "engrave a letter";
   - etch
    
4. Carve or cut a design or letters into
   "engrave the pen with the owner's name";
   - etch

Derived forms: engraved, engraves, engraving

Type of: affect, carve, chip at, impress, move, print, strike

Encyclopedia: Engrave