ink in
1. To fill in or cover a blank area with ink. A noun or pronoun can be used between "ink" and "in." Now that I've outlined the cartoon character, I'll ink it in with these markers. Can you please be quiet? I'm trying to ink in this very delicate pattern. My recommendation would be to use pencil first and ink it in later.
2. To write something with a pen. A noun or pronoun can be used between "ink" and "in." Geez, there's so much paperwork here that I'll be inking in my name all day! The teacher said she doesn't want us to ink in the answers on our math homework, in case we make a mistake. Once you're done inking in your initials, I can process your paperwork.
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ink something in
1. to fill in an outline with ink. Please ink the drawing in with care. Ink in the drawing carefully.
2. to write something in ink. Please ink your name in on the dotted line. Now, ink in your signature on this line right here.
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