Inscribe — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /in-ˈskrīb/ in·scribe

Meaning & Definition of Inscribe

Inscribe (verb)

  1. to write, engrave, or print as a lasting record
  2. to enter on a list, enroll
  3. to write, engrave, or print characters upon

Inscribe (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to cut (as letters or designs) on a hard surface

    "paid a jeweler to inscribe their names and wedding date on their wedding rings"

    similar: engrave, etch, grave, incise, insculp (archaic)
    related: carve, chisel, sculpt, sculpture, chase, groove, indent, notch, score, trace, affix, impress

  2. to add (a person) to a list or roll as a participant or member

    "inscribed the couple in the society of sustaining donors to the museum"

    similar: enroll, list, matriculate, register
    related: enlist, impanel, induct, conscript, draft, muster, wait-list, book, schedule, check in
    opposite: delist
    near: check off, exclude, expel, expunge, reject, omit, overlook

  3. to put (someone or something) on a list

    "inscribed his name on the list of those to be executed"

    similar: catalog, enroll, enter, index, list, put down, record, register, schedule, slate
    related: book, card, file, note, classify, compile, tabulate, tally, reschedule
    near: delete

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Inscribe

The most common words with a similar meaning to Inscribe:

Archaic: insculp
engrave, etch, grave, incise, enroll, list, matriculate, register, catalog, enter, index, put down, record, schedule, slate

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Inscribe

Words with the opposite meaning of Inscribe:

delist

Related Words for Inscribe

carve, chisel, sculpt, sculpture, chase, groove, indent, notch, score, trace, affix, impress, enlist, impanel, induct, conscript, draft, muster, wait-list, book, check in, card, file, note, classify, compile, tabulate, tally, reschedule

Near Antonyms of Inscribe

check off, exclude, expel, expunge, reject, omit, overlook, delete

Word Forms of Inscribe

Inflections: inscribed, inscribing, inscribes

Derived words: inscriber (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Inscribe

Middle English, from Latin inscribere, from in- + scribere to write scribe

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Inscribe

What does "Inscribe" mean?

"Inscribe" means to write, engrave, or print as a lasting record. As a verb, it is defined as: to write, engrave, or print as a lasting record. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Inscribe"?

Other words for "Inscribe" include engrave, etch, grave, incise, insculp, enroll, list and matriculate. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Inscribe" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Inscribe"?

There are 45 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Inscribe". Common alternatives include engrave, etch, grave, incise, insculp, enroll, list, matriculate, register and catalog.

What is the opposite of "Inscribe"?

Antonyms of "Inscribe" include delist. Near antonyms include check off, exclude, expel and expunge.

How do you use "Inscribe" in a sentence?

Examples of "Inscribe" in a sentence: "paid a jeweler to inscribe their names and wedding date on their wedding rings"; "inscribed the couple in the society of sustaining donors to the museum"; "inscribed his name on the list of those to be executed".

Is "Inscribe" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Inscribe" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Inscribe"?

"Inscribe" is pronounced /in-ˈskrīb/ and divided into syllables as in·scribe.

What is the origin of the word "Inscribe"?

"Inscribe" comes from Middle English, from Latin inscribere, from in- + scribere to write scribe. First known use: 15th century.