engrave [ɪnˈɡreɪv]
engrave
engrave(
ehn
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greyv
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g. I bought a book.).
1. (to carve)
a. grabar
Bernie engraved his initials and those of his girlfriend into a tree with a penknife and surrounded them with a heart.Bernie grabó sus iniciales y las de su novia en un árbol con una navaja y les dibujó un corazón alrededor.
2. (figurative) (to impress upon)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g. carrot, bean).
a. grabar (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g. carrot, bean).
Those disturbing images were engraved in Kevin's mind for the rest of his life.Esas imágenes inquietantes quedaron grabadas en la mente de Kevin por el resto de su vida.
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engravetransitive verb
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g. I bought a book.).
1. (general)
a. grabar
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