immortalize

verb

im·​mor·​tal·​ize i-ˈmȯr-tə-ˌlīz How to pronounce immortalize (audio)
immortalized; immortalizing
Synonyms of immortalizenext
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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Six former players have their jersey numbers retired by the team and immortalized at Ball Arena. Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 15 Feb. 2026 That aura of 20th-century glamour was immortalized by Slim Aarons. Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 12 Feb. 2026 Sinclair has visited Hare Krishna temples, embedded among the followers of Ram Dass in Hawaii, and spent time with members of the Rajneesh movement, immortalized in the documentary series Wild Wild Country. Ezra Marcus, Vulture, 11 Feb. 2026 He is immortalized as Prince Hal in Shakespeare’s history plays. Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for immortalize

Word History

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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/immortalize. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.

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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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