Question

rise, resty muse, my loves sweet face survey,
if time have any wrinkle graven there;
if any, be a satire to decay,
and make times spoils despised every where.
give my love fame faster than time wastes life;
so thou preventst his scythe and crooked knife.
based on context clues, what is the meaning of graven in these lines?
removed
carved
decaying
hating

Explanation:

The word "graven" in the context of the poem is related to the act of carving or engraving. Among the given options, "carved" is the most appropriate synonym as it conveys the idea of creating a lasting mark, which aligns with the poetic imagery of preserving something (like a loved one's face) against the decay (mentioned in the poem) that Time brings. The other options: "removed" (taking away), "decaying" (rotting, deteriorating), and "hating" (strong dislike) do not fit the semantic context of "graven" which implies a form of creation or inscription.

Answer:

carved