Engrave, v. a.
- 1. Mark with incisions, cut, chisel, carve, grave.
- 2. Imprint, infix, grave, impress deeply.
Engraving, n.
- 1. Cutting, carving, chiselling, incising, marking with incisions.
- 2. Engraver’s art, graver’s art.
- 3. Engraved plate.
- 4. Print.
Engross, v. a.
- 1. Absorb, engage, occupy, take up.
- 2. Monopolize, forestall.
- 3. Copy in large hand, write out fair.
Engrossment, n.
- 1. Absorption, monopoly forestalling.
- 2. Engrossed copy.
Engulf, v. a. [Written also Ingulf.] Absorb, swallow up.
Enhance, v. a.
- 1. Raise (as price), advance, heighten, swell.
- 2. Increase, augment, aggravate.
Enhearten, v. a. Encourage, embolden, animate, hearten, inspirit, cheer, incite, stimulate, assure, reassure, comfort, console, buoy up.
Enigma, n. Riddle, puzzle, dark saying, obscure question.