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engrave Synonyms

Another word for engrave

Choosing another word for engrave depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To cut or carve text, designs, or lines into the surface of a hard object such as metal, stone, wood, or glass.

Usage Example

"The jeweler offered to inscribe their initials and wedding date inside the gold band."

Strongest
inscribe
etch
Strong
carve
incise
chisel

• verb (Context 2)

To impress or fix deeply and permanently on the mind or memory.

Usage Example

"Every detail of that historical speech remained engraved in the minds of the audience."

Strongest
imprint
Strong
impress
etch
instill
implant

Opposites of engrave

The opposite of engrave shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

efface
obliterate
erase
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Engrave. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/engrave
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