engrave engrave /ɪnˈgreɪv/

verb

1. () Carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface  ( grave [Archaic] , scratch , engrave , inscribe )
   carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface
    Engrave a pen
   engrave a pen
    Engraved the trophy cup with the winner's name
   engraved the trophy cup with the winner's name
    The lovers scratched their names into the bark of the tree
   the lovers scratched their names into the bark of the tree
   
2. Carve or cut a design or letters into  ( engrave , etch )
   carve or cut a design or letters into
    Engrave the pen with the owner's name
   engrave the pen with the owner's name
   
3. (art) carve or cut into a block used for printing or print from such a block  ( engrave , etch )
   (art) carve or cut into a block used for printing or print from such a block
    Engrave a letter
   engrave a letter
   
4. Impress or affect deeply  ( engrave )
   impress or affect deeply
    The event engraved itself into her memory
   The event engraved itself into her memory