eternalize

[ ih-tur-nl-ahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, e·ter·nal·ized, e·ter·nal·iz·ing.

1. to eternize.

eternalize

/ ɪˈtɜːnaɪz; ɪˈtɜːnəˌlaɪz /

verb

1. to make eternal
2. to make famous for ever; immortalize

Derived Forms

• eˌternaliˈzation, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of eternalize¹

First recorded in 1610–20; eternal + -ize

Example Sentences

The sinking of ships like the Fitgerald are eternalized in songs that remind of the perilous nature of the lakes, and how quickly the waters can change.

From Popular-Science

The thirst of eternity is what is called love among men, and whosoever loves another wishes to eternalize himself in him.

From Project Gutenberg

Oh, to prolong this blissful moment, to sleep, to eternalize oneself in it!

From Project Gutenberg

Every family had its own, dead or alive, oftener dead, and wanted to eternalize his features.

From Project Gutenberg