to write; to spell; to inscribe
1. to write or inscribe something using letters or characters
The artist decided to graft his name onto the painting.
O artista decidiu grafar seu nome na pintura.
2. to spell a word in a particular way
How do you spell this difficult word?
Como você grafa essa palavra difícil?
3. to represent something in written form
The poet grafted her emotions into the verses.
A poeta grafou suas emoções nos versos.
The verb 'grafar' is primarily used in Brazilian Portuguese, particularly in formal and educational contexts. It emphasizes the act of writing or representing something in written form, and is often used when discussing spelling or inscription. It is less common in European Portuguese, where 'escrever' is the standard term.
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