Inscribe Definition

ĭn-skrīb

inscribed, inscribes, inscribing

verb

inscribed, inscribes, inscribing

To write, mark, or engrave (words, symbols, etc.) on some surface.

Webster's New World

To write on, mark, or engrave (a surface)

Webster's New World

To add the name of (someone) to a list; enroll.

Webster's New World

To dedicate (a book, song, etc.) briefly and informally.

Webster's New World

To write a short, signed message in (a book, etc. one is presenting as a gift)

Webster's New World

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Origin of Inscribe

Latin īnscrībere in- in, on in–² scrībere to write skrībh- in Indo-European roots

From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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