1. plural of grave; places where dead bodies are buried

1. third-person singular present of grave; to carve, cut, or etch (a design or inscription) into a hard surface
Usage: formal or technical
2. third-person singular present of grave; to impress deeply in the mind or memory
Usage: literary

1. serious, weighty, or of great importance; causing worry or concern

Examples

• The cemetery contains hundreds of graves dating back to the 1800s.
• The artist graves intricate designs into the metal surface.
• His words were graved upon her heart forever.
• The situation is grave and requires immediate attention.
• The doctor delivered grave news about the patient's condition.
• They walked solemnly through the graves in the old churchyard.