'immortalize' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'immortalis,' where 'im-' meant 'not' and 'mortalis' meant 'mortal.'

'immortalis' transformed into the French word 'immortaliser,' and eventually became the modern English word 'immortalize' through Middle English.

Initially, it meant 'to make not mortal,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to make remembered forever.'