immortalize

verb

im·​mor·​tal·​ize i-ˈmȯr-tə-ˌlīz How to pronounce immortalize (audio)
immortalized; immortalizing
Synonyms of immortalize

transitive verb

: to make immortal
immortalization
i-ˌmȯr-tə-lə-ˈzā-shən How to pronounce immortalize (audio)
noun
immortalizer
i-ˈmȯr-tə-ˌlī-zər How to pronounce immortalize (audio)
noun

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The battle was immortalized in a famous poem. The explorers were immortalized when the mountains were named after them.
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But Marks and Diana’s connection continues, immortalized by the untaken Italian vacation—and the friends’ shared love of fashion. — Allie Merriam, Vanity Fair, 1 Sep. 2026 The intimate show set against the grand history of Carnegie Hall has now been immortalized by Anderson and his onetime star turned fellow camera operator Benny Safdie, who captured the night’s magic in 16 and 35mm film. — Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2026 As the world mourns Dolly Parton, Tennessee has plans to immortalize the late Queen of Country while welcoming visitors to Music City. — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2026 Malin joins other artists who’ve immortalized the site in song, including Father John Misty and FINNEAS. — Lina Lecaro, SPIN, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for immortalize

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First Known Use

circa 1566, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of immortalize was circa 1566

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immortalize

verb
im·​mor·​tal·​ize im-ˈȯrt-ᵊl-ˌīz How to pronounce immortalize (audio)
immortalized; immortalizing
: to make immortal
the battle was immortalized in a famous poem
immortalization
-ˌȯrt-ᵊl-ə-ˈzā-shən
noun
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