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inscribe

[ɪnˈskraɪb]
verb
inscrever
1. To write, carve, or engrave letters, words, or symbols on a surface, typically stone, metal, or paper
The artist inscribed her name on the sculpture.
A artista inscreveu seu nome na escultura.
2. To write a dedication or personal message in or on a book, photograph, or other object
He inscribed the book to his daughter.
Ele inscreveu o livro para sua filha.
3. To enter or record someone's name in a register or list
The students were inscribed in the attendance record.
Os estudantes foram inscritos no registro de presença.
4. In geometry, to draw a figure inside another figure so that it touches at certain points
Inscribe a circle within the square.
Inscrever um círculo dentro do quadrado.
Synonyms
engravecarveetchwritemarkregisterenroll
Antonyms
erasedeleteremove

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
inscrever
Standard term used across Brazil
São Paulo
inscrever
No regional variation; uses standard Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
inscrever
No regional variation; uses standard Portuguese
Portugal
inscrever
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese; no significant regional differences

Related Idioms & Phrases

inscribe in stone - to make something permanent or unchangeable
inscribe upon one's memory - to imprint something firmly in one's mind
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