immortalize

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verb

im·mor·tal·ize i-ˈmȯr-tə-ˌlīz

immortalized; immortalizing

Synonyms of immortalize

transitive verb

: to make immortal

immortalization

i-ˌmȯr-tə-lə-ˈzā-shən

noun

immortalizer

i-ˈmȯr-tə-ˌlī-zər

noun

immortalization

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noun

im·mor·tal·iza·tion

variants also British immortalisation

⸗ˌ⸗⸗ə̇ˈzāshən,

-ˌīˈz-

plural -s

: the act or process of making immortal

also : the state of being made immortal

Examples of immortalize in a Sentence

Verb The battle was immortalized in a famous poem. The explorers were immortalized when the mountains were named after them.

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Verb

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

Word History

Etymology

Noun

French immortalisation, from immortaliser to immortalize + -ation

First Known Use

Verb

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

immortalized; immortalizing

: to make immortal

the battle was immortalized in a famous poem

immortalization

-ˌȯrt-ᵊl-ə-ˈzā-shən

noun

immortalize

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