inscribe meaning and examples

Meaning

• Inscribe (verb) means to write, carve, or engrave words, symbols, or designs onto a surface, usually for a permanent record.
• It can also mean to dedicate something (like a book) formally to someone with a written note.

Grammar and Usage

• Part of speech: Verb
• Verb type: Transitive (needs an object).

Patterns:

• inscribe sth on sth → carve or write onto a surface.
• inscribe sth with sth → mark or decorate with text or symbols.
• inscribe to sb → dedicate formally to someone.

Common Phrases

• Inscribe a name on a monument – to carve for remembrance.
• Inscribe with dedication – to write a personal note in a book.
• Inscribe in memory – to engrave or fix firmly in one’s mind.

Collocations

• inscribe a name / initials / words
• inscribe on stone / tablet / wall
• inscribe a book to someone
• inscribe forever in memory / history

Examples

1. The soldiers’ names were inscribed on the memorial.
2. She inscribed a personal message inside the book before giving it as a gift.
3. The ancient tablet was inscribed with strange symbols.
4. Their achievements were inscribed forever in history.
5. He inscribed his initials on the wooden bench.
6. The poet inscribed the dedication to his wife in the opening pages.
7. The words “Hope and Peace” were inscribed on the wall of the temple.
8. Her image was inscribed in his memory.

Synonyms or Related

• Engrave
• Etch
• Carve
• Mark
• Write
• Dedicate