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.


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