engrave

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de graver ou de découper un dessin, des lettres ou un motif sur une surface dure, ainsi que pour exprimer le fait de marquer profondément quelque chose dans la mémoire.

A verb used to indicate the act of cutting or carving a design, letters, or pattern into a hard surface, or to impress deeply on the mind.

1. Carve into a surfaceB2formalart

   To cut or carve a design, letters, or words into a hard surface such as metal, stone, or wood.

   Graver en creux

   • The jeweler engraved the couple's names on the ring.
   • Ancient symbols were engraved into the stone tablet.
   • He engraved a beautiful pattern onto the wooden box.

   Synonymescarvechasecutetchinciseinscribescorescratch

2. Impress deeplyB2formal

   To fix something firmly in someone's memory or mind.

   Graver profondément

   • The tragic event was engraved in her memory forever.
   • His words were engraved on my heart.
   • The image of that sunset is engraved in my mind.

   Synonymesetchimprintinculcateingrainstamp