engrave v. + Add to list US //ɪnˈɡɹeɪv// UK //ɛnɡɹˈeɪv// en·grave Archaic SynonymsEtymology Synonyms etchgraveinscribescratchEtymology 1 From earlier ingrave, equivalent to en- + grave (“to carve, engrave”). More at grave.Etymology 2 From en- + grave.