inscribe

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of INSCRIBE

to cut (as letters or designs) on a hard surface <paid a jeweler to inscribe their names and wedding date on their wedding rings>

Synonyms etch, grave, incise, inscribe, insculp [archaic]

Related Words carve, chisel, sculpt, sculpture; chase, groove, indent, notch; score, trace; affix, impress

to add (a person) to a list or roll as a participant or member <inscribed the couple in the society of sustaining donors to the museum>

Synonyms inscribe, list, matriculate, register

Related Words enlist, impanel, induct; conscript, draft, muster; wait-list; book, schedule; check in

Near Antonyms check off; exclude, expel, expunge, reject; omit, overlook

Antonyms delist

to put (someone or something) on a list <inscribed his name on the list of those to be executed>

Synonyms catalog (or catalogue), enroll (also enrol), enter, index, inscribe, put down, record, register, schedule, slate

Related Words book, card, file, note; classify, compile, tabulate, tally; reschedule

Near Antonyms delete

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