emboss

verb
UK /ɪmˈbɒs/
US /ɪmˈbɔːs/

To emboss means to make a raised pattern or picture on a surface.

The artist embossed the leather with a flower design.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. To decorate a surface with a raised design.

The wedding invitations were embossed with gold lettering.

3. To cause a design to stand out from a surface.

The machine embosses the company logo onto the cards.

4. To make a mark or pattern that is raised above the surrounding area.

The coin was embossed with the year it was made.