immortaliser
to immortalise
verb ee-mor-tah-lee-ZEH Rare
Origin: from immortel (immortal) + -iser (causative suffix)
Also means
to capture forever
Usage Note
Immortaliser means to preserve something or someone for all time — through art, photography, literature, or legend. Immortaliser un moment (to capture a moment forever) is a common phrase in photography and journalism. The reflexive s'immortaliser means to achieve lasting fame oneself. The related adjective immortalisé (immortalised) frequently precedes famous names in cultural writing.
Examples
"Ce photographe a immortalisé la chute du mur de Berlin."
Natural Translation
This photographer immortalised the fall of the Berlin Wall.
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