B1verbformalartshistory
US/ɪnˈskraɪb/
UK/ɪnˈskraɪb/
to write or cut words or letters onto a surface, such as stone or metal
In context
They inscribed his name on the stone at the entrance.
The ring was inscribed with the date of their wedding.
She inscribed a short message inside the cover of the book.
Words that go with inscribe
verb + noun
- inscribe a nameThe jeweler inscribed a name on the back of the watch.
- inscribe a messageHe inscribed a message on the plaque.
verb + preposition
- inscribe onWords were inscribed on the wall of the temple.
- inscribe withThe trophy is inscribed with the winners' names.
- inscribe in stoneThe law was inscribed in stone.
adverb + verb
- deeply inscribeThe words were deeply inscribed into the metal.