immortalize

verb

im·​mor·​tal·​ize i-ˈmȯr-tə-ˌlīz 

immortalized; immortalizing

transitive verb

: to make immortal

immortalization

i-ˌmȯr-tə-lə-ˈzā-shən 

noun

immortalizer

i-ˈmȯr-tə-ˌlī-zər 

noun

Synonyms of immortalize

• commemorate
• celebrate
• perpetuate
• eternalize

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

And yet, as many an urban planner, and certainly many a local, will tell you, Chattanooga is a special place, known not just because the Glenn Miller Orchestra immortalized it as a scenic hub for the choo-choo train. — Sara Herschander, Vox, 29 Oct. 2026

And, of course, there was an emotional impetus behind the choice to immortalize a pet in art—portraits preserved a dog’s likeness long after their too-short lives were over. — Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2026

In this interview, which has been edited for length and clarity, Robertson spoke about the behind-the-scenes struggles of a man immortalized for making other people laugh. — Whitney Friedlander, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026

Among them are the Diamond Diadem, made for King George IV’s coronation and later immortalized in coins, banknotes and stamps bearing the image of Queen Elizabeth II. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1566, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

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