inscribe

 
Pronunciation: /ɪnˈskrʌɪb/

verb

[with object]
  • 1write or carve (words or symbols) on something, especially as a formal or permanent record: his name was inscribed on the new silver trophy
  • mark (a surface or object) with characters: the memorial is inscribed with ten names (as adjective inscribed) an inscribed watch
  • write a dedication to someone in (a book): he inscribed the first copy ‘To my dearest grandmother’
  • archaic enter the name of (someone) on a list or in a book.
  • 2 Geometry draw (a figure) within another so that their boundaries touch but do not intersect: a regular polygon inscribed in a circleCompare with circumscribe.
  • 3 (usually as adjective inscribed) British issue (loan stock) in the form of shares whose holders are listed in a register rather than issued with certificates: inscribed stock

Derivatives

inscribable

adjective

inscriber

noun

Origin:

late Middle English: from Latin inscribere, from in- 'into' + scribere 'write'