Both Uses of
inscribe
in
Hiroshima, by John Hersey
- He bought it at once moved there, and hung out a sign inscribed in English, in honour of the conquerors: M. Fujii, M.D. MEDICAL AND VENEREAL Quite recovered from his wounds, he soon built up a strong practice, and he was delighted, in the evenings, to receive members of the occupying forces, on whom he lavished whisky and practised English.†
Chpt 4
- ...The sentence inscribed on the memorial Cenotaph — "Rest in peace, for the mistake shall not be repeated" — embodies the passionate hope of the human race.†
Chpt 5 *
Definition:
to write
in various senses, including:
- to write, carve, or etch words onto something's surface -- as in "The names of the major donors will be inscribed on the front wall."
- to write a signed message and/or signature -- as in "She inscribed the book with the message: I know this story will speak to your heart. Love Emma"
- to write down something when adding it to a list -- as in "Their names were inscribed in the register of at Ellis Island."