Eternalize: meaning, definitions and examples

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eternalize

 

[ ɪˈtɜːrnəlaɪz ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

make everlasting

To eternalize means to make something everlasting or to preserve it in a way that it lasts indefinitely. This can be used in various contexts, such as art, memory, or experiences, aiming to ensure that they are remembered or valued over time.

Synonyms

immortalize, perpetuate, preserve

Examples of usage

  • The artist hoped to eternalize his love for her through his paintings.
  • They planted a tree to eternalize the memory of their deceased friend.
  • Through literature, we can eternalize our thoughts and feelings for future generations.

Translations

Translations of the word "eternalize" in other languages:

🇵🇹 eternizar

🇮🇳 शाश्वत बनाना

🇩🇪 verewigen

🇮🇩 mengabadikan

🇺🇦 вічність

🇵🇱 uwiecznić

🇯🇵 永遠にする

🇫🇷 éterniser

🇪🇸 eternizar

🇹🇷 sonsuzlaştırmak

🇰🇷 영원히 하다

🇸🇦 تخليد

🇨🇿 věčnit

🇸🇰 večnosť

🇨🇳 永恒化

🇸🇮 večnost

🇮🇸 eina að eilífu

🇰🇿 мәңгілік ету

🇬🇪 საუკუნოდ გახადება

🇦🇿 əbədi etmək

🇲🇽 eternizar

Word origin

The word 'eternalize' is derived from the root 'eternal', which comes from the Latin 'aeternalis', meaning 'everlasting' or 'perpetual'. The prefix 'e-' in 'eternal' indicates a state or condition, while the suffix '-ize' is a common verb-forming suffix in English, suggesting the action of causing or making. The term is often used in literary, artistic, and philosophical contexts to discuss themes of memory, preservation, and the transcending of time. The use of 'eternalize' reflects humanity's desire to capture fleeting moments and ensure that they endure beyond the temporal limits of life.