Definition

To make something last forever or to make it eternal.

Example

The artist hoped to eternize his work through his paintings.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you ever thought about how to eternize our friendship?

That's an interesting idea! How do you think we could do that?

Maybe we could create a video or something that captures our best moments.

I love that! It would definitely eternize all the fun we've had together.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Eternize → It is formed from "eternus" (meaning eternal or everlasting) and the suffix "-ize" (meaning to make or to cause to be). The word "eternize" means to make something eternal or to cause it to last forever.

Memory Tip

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

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