immortalise
Preserve for eternity
To immortalise is to give something or someone lasting fame or remembrance.
Artists immortalise subjects in portraits; writers immortalise characters in novels.
The word suggests preservation beyond natural lifespan—making permanent what would otherwise fade: The photograph immortalised the moment.
British spelling of immortalize.
Honor through lasting tribute
- enshrinePreserve as sacred
- honourEthical standing and dignity
- tributeOffering of respect
- homageExpression of deep respect
monument · statue · plaque · memorial · dedication · eulogy · epitaph · hall of fame
Honor through festivity
- acclaimEnthusiastic public approval
- exaltPraise with great intensity
- venerateHonor with deep respect
- revereDeeply respect and admire
laud · praise · lionize · idolize · deify · canonize · beatify · apotheosis
Chemically treat the dead
- mummifyPreserve body with wrappings
- archiveStored historical records
- conserveKeep from being depleted
- perpetuateKeep something going indefinitely
curate · safeguard · freeze · taxidermy · cryonics · plastination · vitrify · encapsulate
Traditional explanatory tale
- folkloreInherited cultural narratives
- epicImpressively grand in scope
- sagaExtended heroic narrative
- mythosBody of foundational legends
pantheon · fable · lore · odyssey · paragon · icon · hero · demigod
Artistic depiction of someone
- sculptureShaped three-dimensional art
- biographyWritten life account
- documentaryFactual film about reality
- anthemOfficial song of praise
ballad · fresco · mural · bust · effigy · namesake · eponym · dedication
Widespread acclaim and recognition
- celebrityWidely recognized public figure
- stardomCelebrity status achieved
- gloryExalted honor and praise
- distinctionNotable difference or honor
prestige · eminence · notoriety · reputation · luminary · recognition · prominence · remembered
memorialize
Honor through lasting tribute
homage · monument · statue · plaque · memorial · dedication · eulogy · epitaph · hall of fame · commemoration
celebrate
Honor through festivity
revere · laud · praise · lionize · idolize · deify · canonize · beatify · apotheosis · adulate
embalm
Chemically treat the dead
perpetuate · curate · safeguard · freeze · taxidermy · cryonics · plastination · vitrify · encapsulate · seal
myth
Traditional explanatory tale
mythos · pantheon · fable · lore · odyssey · paragon · icon · hero · demigod · exemplar
portrait
Artistic depiction of someone
- sculptureShaped three-dimensional art
- biographyWritten life account
- documentaryFactual film about reality
anthem · ballad · fresco · mural · bust · effigy · namesake · eponym · dedication · commissioned
renown
Widespread acclaim and recognition
- celebrityWidely recognized public figure
- stardomCelebrity status achieved
- gloryExalted honor and praise
distinction · prestige · eminence · notoriety · reputation · luminary · recognition · prominence · remembered · unforgotten
immortaliseforget
Fail to recall
obliterate · erase · efface · consign to oblivion · expunge
- digital immortalityPerpetual existence via technology
immortality, immortalize, immortalized, immortalised, immortalizing, immortalizes, immortalises, immortalising, immortalisation