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immortalized

 

[ ɪˈmɔːr.təl.aɪzd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

artistic representation

To immortalize means to cause someone or something to be remembered or celebrated forever, often through art, literature, or other forms of expression. This term is commonly used when referring to a person who has made a significant impact or contribution that deserves lasting recognition. For example, an artist might immortalize a cultural icon through a painting or a writer might do so in a biography. The act of immortalization typically transcends time, ensuring that the subject remains in the public consciousness.

Synonyms

commemorate, eternalize, memorialize, preserve

Examples of usage

  • The filmmaker immortalized the hero's story on the big screen.
  • Her achievements were immortalized in a biography that inspired many.
  • The statue immortalizes the founder of the city.
  • Many poems have immortalized the beauty of nature.

Translations

Translations of the word "immortalized" in other languages:

🇵🇹 imortalizado

🇮🇳 अमर किया गया

🇩🇪 verewigt

🇮🇩 diabadikan

🇺🇦 омріяний

🇵🇱 uwieczniony

🇯🇵 不朽の

🇫🇷 immortalisé

🇪🇸 inmortalizado

🇹🇷 ölümsüzleştirilmiş

🇰🇷 불멸의

🇸🇦 تخليد

🇨🇿 zvěčněný

🇸🇰 zvečnený

🇨🇳 使不朽

🇸🇮 imortaliziran

🇮🇸 óendanlegur

🇰🇿 мәңгілікке мәңгілік

🇬🇪 უხსოვარი

🇦🇿 əbədi

🇲🇽 inmortalizado

Etymology

The word 'immortalize' comes from the Latin root 'immortal', which literally means 'not subject to death'. It is formed from the prefix 'im-', meaning 'not', and 'mortal', derived from 'mors', meaning 'death'. The suffix '-ize' has been used in English since the 16th century to turn nouns into verbs, implying the action of imparting the quality described by the root word. The concept of immortalization can be traced back to ancient cultures that sought to honor their gods, heroes, and significant figures through monuments, literature, and oral traditions. Over time, the term evolved to encompass a broader range of subjects, from historical figures to artistic works, emphasizing the desire to ensure that certain individuals or moments endure beyond the passage of time.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,954, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.