Carve in relief (6)
I believe the answer is:
emboss
'carve in relief' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for emboss that I've seen before include "Impress" , "Make a surface design in low relief" , "Provide relief" , "Carve figure in relief" , "Decorate with raised design (6)" .)