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to inscribe

to inscribe

3 5.9
Put your name on an official list to join a group
  • verb
  • /ɪnˈskraɪb/
  • Formal
translation icon : inscribir en
  • I'll inscribe them, if I may.
  • inscribed law

Examples

  • To become a member of the society, you must first inscribe your name in the official register.

  • The names of the dead were recorded and inscribed on war memorials.

    The History Boys (2006)

  • You wish to inscribe your name on the roll of the company, little one?

    Captain from Castile (1947)

  • Our records indicate that the names of your departed loved ones are inscribed on the Memorial Tablets in our Sanctuary.

    Academic text (2000)

  • The captain duly inscribed the youth's name on the parchment.

    Fiction book (1992)

  • Shana tova, and may you and your family be inscribed for a happy, healthy, joyous, and peaceful new year.

    Blog text (27)

  • Before the ceremony began, the attendees were asked to inscribe their details on a sign-up sheet.

  • Students are encouraged to inscribe their names on the list to participate in the upcoming event.

Synonyms

to register
vsto inscribe
603 2.8

To record information officially, for example names or events

is about formal joining as a member rather than simple listing
to enter
vsto inscribe
535 1.1

To register to take part in a competition or event

is the formal, official process for becoming a member or participant
to enroll
vsto inscribe
  • US
164 2.7

To register officially to take a course or join a group

is used for formal registration specifically for membership in institutions
to put down as
vsto inscribe
5 4.3

To register someone for an activity or list and give them a specific role

is focused on formal joining as a member rather than assigning roles

How Official

to inscribe
  • Formal
3 5.9
to enroll
  • US
164 2.7
to sign up
408 1.3

Surface Forms

inscribe infinitive
inscribed past
inscribed past participle
inscribing present participle
inscribes third person singular

Morphology

inscribe = scribe (semi-transparent) = in + scribe

The sense 'register formally' is historically 'write into a list' (in- + scribe) so structurally clear, but the institutional/administrative meaning may not be obvious without context.

Etymology

Inscribe also meant to write a name on a list, from in- 'in' and scribere 'to write'. So to inscribe here is to register or put your name on an official list.