First Known Use: 15th century
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inscribe
verb in·scribe \in-ˈskrīb\
: to write or cut (words, a name, etc.) on something
: to write words, a name, etc., on (something)
Full Definition of INSCRIBE
transitive verb
1
a : to write, engrave, or print as a lasting record b : to enter on a list : enroll
2
a : to write, engrave, or print characters upon b : to autograph or address (a book) as a gift
3
: to dedicate to someone
4
: to draw within a figure so as to touch in as many places as possible <a regular polygon inscribed in a circle>
5
British : to register the name of the holder of (a security)
— in·scrib·er noun
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Origin of INSCRIBE
Middle English, from Latin inscribere, from in- + scribere to write — more at scribe
INSCRIBE Defined for Kids
inscribe
verb in·scribe \in-ˈskrīb\
in·scribedin·scrib·ing
Definition of INSCRIBE for Kids
1
: to write, engrave, or print as a lasting record <His name is inscribed on the monument.>
2
: to write, engrave, or print something on or in <inscribe a book>
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