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engraved

Pronunciation: [ɪnˈɡreɪvd]

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Learn how to use engraved in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “craftsmanship”

(verb) to cut or carve a design into a hard surface, like metal or wood. It makes the design permanent and special, like writing a message on a stone.

Example

The artist engraved a beautiful pattern on the silver ring.

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The plastic did not engrave well; the design faded away.

Example

What did you engrave on the trophy for the winner?

Context: “descriptive”

(adjective) describing something that has a design cut into its surface. This design usually has a special meaning or is used for decoration.

Example

The engraved invitations looked elegant and fancy.

Example

The plain invitations were not engraved and looked very simple.

Example

Do you like the engraved details on this statue?

How to pronounce engraved

Pronunciation: [ɪnˈɡreɪvd]

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