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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Mariah Carey's status as the queen of Christmas has now been immortalized in wax! Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024 Sports fans in Michigan have immortalized several heroes over the years, honoring athletes and coaches for their performances. Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 29 Oct. 2024 Fonzarelli's Italian Deli ― named for the sitcom character immortalized as Milwaukee's Bronze Fonz ― is moving into the former home of Cajun restaurant Yummy Bowl at the market hall at 275 W. Wisconsin Ave. Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 17 Oct. 2024 Here are Sunny’s siblings, Frankie and Rose — the former immortalized along with Sunny in a fuzzy photo from 1944, leaping off a Red Hook dock in their underwear. Sara Holdren, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2024 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 18 Nov. 2024.

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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