What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
immortalizing
Example
The artist hopes to immortalize her late husband through her paintings. [immortalize: verb]
Example
The statue was erected to immortalize the bravery of the soldiers who fought in the war. [immortalize: verb]
eternalize
Example
The poet's words have the power to eternalize the beauty of nature. [eternalize: verb]
Example
The love between the couple was so strong that it seemed to eternalize their bond. [eternalize: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Immortalizing is more commonly used than eternalize in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between immortalizing and eternalize?
Both immortalizing and eternalize are formal words that are typically used in serious or commemorative contexts, such as obituaries, eulogies, or monuments.
