Inscribe on Meaning in English
expression
ˌɪnsˈkɹaɪb/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
in-SKRYB-awn
ɪnskɹˈaɪb/ /ˈɒn
in-SKRYB-on
Definition
To write or carve words, names, or designs onto a surface, usually permanently and often as a dedication or record.
Usage & Nuances
More formal or ceremonial than 'write on'. Common for monuments, trophies, or plaques ('inscribe on a stone', 'inscribe on a medal'). Usually implies permanence. Followed by the surface: 'inscribe X on Y'.
Spanish: inscribir en - grabar enPortuguese (BR): inscrever em - gravar emPortuguese (PT): inscrever em - gravar emChinese (Simplified): 刻在Chinese (Traditional): 刻在Hindi: पर लिखना - अंकित करनाArabic: نقش على - يكتب علىBengali: উপর খোদাই করা - উপর লেখাRussian: выгравировать на - надписать наJapanese: ～に刻む - ～に記すVietnamese: khắc lên - ghi lênKorean: ~에 새기다Turkish: üzerine yazmak - üzerine kazımakUrdu: پر کندہ کرنا - پر لکھناIndonesian: mengukir pada - menulis pada
Example Sentences
They inscribe on the trophy the name of the winner.
basic
Her name was inscribed on the stone.
basic
Please do not inscribe on the walls.
basic
He wanted his initials inscribed on his wedding ring.
natural
Every graduate’s name is inscribed on a special plaque at the school entrance.
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Their promise was inscribed on their hearts forever.
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