Immortalize

Pronunciation: /ɪˈmɔːrtəlaɪz/

Definitions of immortalize

verb to make something last forever or be remembered indefinitely

Example Sentences

A1 She wanted to immortalize her favorite pet in a photo album.

A2 The artist hoped to immortalize his masterpiece in a museum.

B1 The author sought to immortalize his experiences in a bestselling novel.

B2 The filmmaker aimed to immortalize the historical event in a documentary.

C1 The composer's symphonies have immortalized him as a musical genius.

C2 The iconic painting immortalized the beauty of the countryside for generations to come.

Examples of immortalize in a Sentence

formal The artist sought to immortalize the beauty of the landscape in their painting.

informal I want to immortalize this moment by taking a picture.

slang Let's immortalize our friendship by getting matching tattoos.

figurative His heroic actions will immortalize his name in history books.

Grammatical Forms of immortalize

• past tense: immortalized
• plural: immortalizes
• comparative: more immortalized
• superlative: most immortalized
• present tense: immortalize
• future tense: will immortalize
• perfect tense: has immortalized
• continuous tense: is immortalizing
• singular: immortalize
• positive degree: immortalized
• infinitive: to immortalize
• gerund: immortalizing
• participle: immortalized

Origin and Evolution of immortalize

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'immortalize' originated from the Latin word 'immortalis', which means 'not mortal' or 'eternal'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'immortalize' has retained its original meaning of preserving or commemorating something or someone in a way that ensures they are remembered for a long time. The concept of immortality has evolved to not only refer to physical eternal life but also to a lasting legacy or impact left behind by individuals or events.