Meaning of “engrave” in the English Dictionary

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engraveverb [ T ]

uk ​ /ɪnˈɡreɪv/ us ​ /ɪnˈɡreɪv/

Idiom(s)

be engraved on sb's memory/mind

(Definition of “engrave” from the Cambridge Advanced Learner’s Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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engraveverb [ T ]

us ​ /ɪnˈɡreɪv/

› to cut a picture or design, or letters into the surface of a hard substance such as metal, wood, or stone:

The 2000-year-old ivories are intricately carved and engraved with scenes of palace life.

› If something is engraved in your memory, mind, or heart, it is something you will never forget.

(Definition of “engrave” from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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