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inscribe

UK/ɪn'skraɪb/US/in'skraib/
GREB1

Definitions

v.

To write, carve, or engrave words on a surface.

刻写;题写

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
in-not, opposite of
+
scribewrite, scratch
=inscribe

To inscribe is to write into or onto a surface, often permanently.

Root script still carries 46 more words

Common Collocations

  • 1.inscribe name刻名字
  • 2.inscribe dedication铭刻献词
  • 3.[inscribe] message[铭刻]信息

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Her name was inscribed on the trophy.

Word Forms

Verb

Pastinscribed
3rd Personinscribes
Past Part.inscribed
Pres. Part.inscribing

Derivatives

inscription
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