Definition

To make something eternal or lasting forever.

Example

The artist wanted to eternalize her memories in her paintings.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I found this amazing photo from our trip last year.

That's a great shot! We should eternalize those memories somehow.

Maybe we could create a scrapbook or something.

Yeah, that would be a fun way to eternalize our adventures.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Eternalize → It is formed from "eternal" (from Latin *aeternalis*, meaning everlasting) and "-ize" (a suffix used to form verbs meaning to make or to become). The word "eternalize" means to make something everlasting or to cause it to endure indefinitely.

Memory Tip

Think of making something 'everlasting' ('eternal') — that's why 'eternalize' means to make it eternal.

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