C1verbUK spelling: immortalisehistoryarts
US/ɪˈmɔːr.təl.aɪz/
UK/ɪˈmɔː.təl.aɪz/
to make someone or something famous or remembered forever, for example in art or writing
In context
The poet immortalized his hometown in a famous poem.
The city built a statue to immortalize the national hero.
The photograph immortalized the moment the team won the cup.
Words that go with immortalize
verb + preposition
- immortalize in songThe singer was immortalized in song by his fans.
- immortalize in bronzeThe founder was immortalized in bronze outside the hall.
- immortalize in filmTheir love story was immortalized in film.
verb + noun
- immortalize a momentA single photo can immortalize a moment.
- immortalize a heroThe town wanted to immortalize a local hero.
- immortalize his nameThe award will immortalize his name.