historize

/hɪˈstrɪzaɪ/

Definitions

1. verb

to write or record the history of something or to make something a part of history

“The team worked tirelessly to historize their company’s contributions to the field.”

2. verb

to represent or depict historical events or scenes in art or literature

“The painter aimed to historize the pivotal battle in her latest piece.”

3. transitive verb

to assign a historical date or significance to (an object or event)

“The archaeologist worked to historize the ancient artifacts they discovered.”

Synonyms

  • chronicle
  • document
  • record

Antonyms

  • eradicate
  • obliterate