immortalize

verb

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

Examples of immortalize in a Sentence

The battle was immortalized in a famous poem. The explorers were immortalized when the mountains were named after them.
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Eze has already been immortalized in a mural on a wall close to the Emirates and the manner in which Arsenal gazumped Tottenham to seal the deal is the latest addition to the rich tapestry that is the rivalry between the two clubs. Dan Cancian, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025 Once approved, the McDonough Meteorite will be immortalized in the Meteoritical Bulletin. New Atlas, 19 Aug. 2025 Three decades later, Marcelo Balboa’s No. 17 jersey will be immortalized at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park — a tribute to the defender who helped launch the Rapids and give a new league one of its first stars. Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 16 Aug. 2025 The Paper, a mockumentary from Greg Daniels and Michael Koman, is set in the same universe as NBC’s Emmy-winning hit The Office and features the documentary crew that immortalized Dunder Mifflin’s Scranton branch. Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for immortalize

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1566, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of immortalize was circa 1566

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“Immortalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/immortalize. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.

Kids Definition

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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