Epitaphed: meaning, definitions and examples
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epitaphed
[ หepษชtษf ]
writing epitaphs
To epitaph means to commemorate someone who has died by inscribing a message or phrase on their gravestone or tomb. This act often reflects the deceased's life, achievements, or the feelings of those left behind. Epitaphs are typically brief, poignant, and serve as a final tribute to the individual.
Synonyms
engrave, inscribe, mark, write
Examples of usage
- He epitaphed his late grandmother with a touching phrase.
- The famous poet epitaphed fallen soldiers in his verses.
- They decided to epitaph their beloved pet on its grave.
Translations
Translations of the word "epitaphed" in other languages:
๐ต๐น epitรกfio
๐ฎ๐ณ เคถเฅเคฐเฅเคฒเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช Epitaph
๐ฎ๐ฉ epitaf
๐บ๐ฆ ะตะฟััะฐั
๐ต๐ฑ epitaf
๐ฏ๐ต ๅข็ข้
๐ซ๐ท รฉpitaphe
๐ช๐ธ epitafio
๐น๐ท mezar yazฤฑsฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ๋น๋ฌธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ููุด ุนูู ุงููุจุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ epitaf
๐ธ๐ฐ epitaf
๐จ๐ณ ๅขๅฟ้ญ
๐ธ๐ฎ epitaf
๐ฎ๐ธ grafarrit
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฟะธัะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแขแแคแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ epitaf
๐ฒ๐ฝ epitafio
Etymology
The term 'epitaph' originates from the Greek word 'epitaphios', which means 'upon a tomb'. 'Epi' means 'upon', and 'taphos' means 'tomb'. The usage of epitaphs dates back to ancient civilizations where they were used to honor and memorialize the deceased. Epitaphs often contain poetic phrases and reflections on the life of the person, and they serve both as a memorial and a form of public statement about a person's life and legacy. Over the centuries, the conventions of writing epitaphs have evolved, varying significantly across cultures and historical periods. An epitaph could also convey messages that emphasize moral values or important life lessons, thereby connecting the living with the memories of the past.