inscribe into

inscribe into (something)

To etch or engrave something into something else. A noun or pronoun can be used between "inscribe" and "into." I got my initials inscribed into my class ring—did you? Why would you inscribe your names into your desks? Not only did you deface school property, but you totally incriminated yourselves at the same time! You guys inscribed your initials into the tree trunk? But why?

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inscribe something into something

to write or engrave a dedication on a gift to someone. (Emphasis is on the act of inscribing.) It was a lovely watch. I asked them to inscribe something into the back, so I could remember the occasion. My initials were inscribed into the wristband.

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