Inscribe: meaning, definitions and examples
๐๏ธ
inscribe
[ ษชnหskraษชb ]
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
Examples of usage
- He inscribed his name on the trophy.
- The monument was inscribed with a quote from the famous speech.
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
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.
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:
๐ต๐น inscrever
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฒเคฟเคเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช einschreiben
๐ฎ๐ฉ mendaftarkan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะฟะธัะฐัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ zarejestrowaฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ่จๅ ฅใใ (ใใซใ ใใใ)
๐ซ๐ท inscrire
๐ช๐ธ inscribir
๐น๐ท kaydetmek
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ธฐ์ ํ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชุณุฌูู
๐จ๐ฟ zapsat
๐ธ๐ฐ zapรญsaลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ็ป่ฎฐ (dฤngjรฌ)
๐ธ๐ฎ vpisati
๐ฎ๐ธ skrรก
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะฐะทั
๐ฌ๐ช แฉแแฌแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qeyd etmษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ inscribir
Word origin
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.
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- 25565 legibility
- 25566 bewitching
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