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inscribe

 

[ ษชnหˆskraษชb ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

on a surface

To write, print, carve, or engrave (words or letters) on or in a surface. To mark or decorate (an object or surface) with words or symbols.

Synonyms

carve, engrave, etch

Examples of usage

  • He inscribed his name on the trophy.
  • The monument was inscribed with a quote from the famous speech.
Context #2 | Verb

on a list or record

To write or enter (a name or information) on a list or record. To enroll or register (someone) officially.

Synonyms

document, record, register

Examples of usage

  • She inscribed her children's names in the family tree.
  • The names of the winners will be inscribed in the record book.
Context #3 | Noun

archaic

A historical record or document in which names or events are recorded. A dedication or brief note written in a book or other written work.

Synonyms

inscription, note, record

Examples of usage

  • The inscribe detailed the events of the battle in the ancient manuscript.
  • He found an old book with an inscribe from the previous owner.

Translations

Translations of the word "inscribe" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น inscrever

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเคฟเค–เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช einschreiben

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mendaftarkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะฟะธัะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zarejestrowaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่จ˜ๅ…ฅใ™ใ‚‹ (ใใซใ‚…ใ†ใ™ใ‚‹)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท inscrire

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ inscribir

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kaydetmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ธฐ์ž…ํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุณุฌูŠู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zapsat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zapรญsaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็™ป่ฎฐ (dฤ“ngjรฌ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vpisati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skrรก

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐะทัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฉแƒแƒฌแƒ”แƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qeyd etmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ inscribir

Etymology

The word 'inscribe' originated from the Latin word 'inscribere', which means 'to write on'. It has been used in English since the late 16th century. Throughout history, inscribing words or symbols on various surfaces has been a common practice for communication, decoration, and preservation of information. From ancient stone inscriptions to modern engraved plaques, the act of inscribing continues to play a significant role in human culture and heritage.

See also: inscribing, inscription.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,563, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.