Engrave (verb)

To cut or carve a design or inscription into a hard surface, such as metal or stone.

Origin:

Late middle english: from old french engraver, from en- "in" + graver "to grave", from latin gravare "make heavy". the original sense was "make heavy or weighty", later "make an impression or cut into", giving rise to the current sense.

Examples:

1. He engraves the names of the couple on the wedding rings.
2. The artist engrave the sculpture with intricate details.
3. The jeweler engraves the watch with a personal message.
4. The sword was beautifully engrave with a dragon.
5. The monument was engraved with the names of the fallen soldiers.