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Synonyms for graven

Verb

1. sculpt, sculpture, grave, carve
usage: shape (a material like stone or wood) by whittling away at it; "She is sculpting the block of marble into an image of her husband"
2. engrave, grave, inscribe, carve, chip at
usage: carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface; "engrave a pen"; "engraved the winner's name onto the trophy cup"

Adjective

1. graven, sculpted, sculptured, carved (vs. uncarved), carven
usage: cut into a desired shape; "graven images"; "sculptured representations"
2. engraved, etched, graven, incised, inscribed, carved (vs. uncarved), carven
usage: cut or impressed into a surface; "an incised design"; "engraved invitations"
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