Definition

To make someone or something famous for a long time, or to give them a lasting memory.

Example

The artist wanted to immortalise her friend in a beautiful painting.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you ever thought about how art can immortalise a moment in time?

Absolutely! A great painting can make you feel like you’re right there.

I love how some photographers can immortalise emotions in a single shot.

Yes, it’s amazing how they capture feelings that last forever.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Immortalise → It is formed from "in-" (meaning not) and "mortal" (from Latin "mortalis", meaning subject to death) and the suffix "-ise" (meaning to make). The word "immortalise" means to make something not subject to death, or to make it eternal in memory.

Memory Tip

Think of making something 'not mortal' ('in-' means not, and 'mortal' means subject to death) — that's why immortalise means to make something eternal.

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