Synonyms of immortalize

immortalize

verb

i-ˈmȯr-tə-ˌlīz 

as in to commemorate

to give eternal or lasting existence to

immortalized the words "Call me Ishmael" as the novel's opening line

Synonyms & Similar Words

• commemorate
• celebrate
• perpetuate
• eternalize
• honor
• preserve
• memorialize
• protect
• enshrine
• conserve
• safeguard
• maintain
• defend
• sustain
• keep up
• guard
• support

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• extinguish
• destroy
• put out
• annihilate
• crush
• demolish
• eradicate
• obliterate
• erase
• snuff (out)
• wipe out
• devastate
• decimate
• expunge
• extirpate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of immortalize

Hemingway’s admiration of and attachment to the area is immortalized with with a memorial and free audio walking tour. — Megan Wahn, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026

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

While Bonds has yet to be immortalized in Cooperstown, Kent told his former teammate to keep the faith. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 30 Aug. 2026