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- [ih-mawr-tl-ahyz]
- /ɪˈmɔr tlˌaɪz/
- /ɪˈmɔː.təl.aɪz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ih-mawr-tl-ahyz]
- /ɪˈmɔr tlˌaɪz/
Definitions of immortalize word
- verb with object immortalize to bestow unending fame upon; perpetuate. 1
- verb with object immortalize to make immortal; endow with immortality. 1
- noun immortalize Confer enduring fame upon. 1
- transitive verb immortalize make famous 1
- transitive verb immortalize commemorate 1
- verb immortalize If someone or something is immortalized in a story, film, or work of art, they appear in it, and will be remembered for it. 0
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Origin of immortalize
First appearance:
before 1560 One of the 32% oldest English words
First recorded in 1560-70; immortal + -ize
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Parts of speech for Immortalize
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
immortalize popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
immortalize usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for immortalize
verb immortalize
- commemorate — To commemorate an important event or person means to remember them by means of a special action, ceremony, or specially-created object.
- deify — If someone is deified, they are considered to be a god or are regarded with very great respect.
- canonize — If a dead person is canonized, it is officially announced by the Catholic Church that he or she is a saint.
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- celebrate — If you celebrate, you do something enjoyable because of a special occasion or to mark someone's success.
Antonyms for immortalize
verb immortalize
- mortalize — (transitive) To make mortal.
Top questions with immortalize
- what does immortalize mean?
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