commit to memory

Idioms  

1. Learn by heart, memorize, as in The director insisted that the altos commit their part to memory by Tuesday. First recorded in 1875, this phrase today is often replaced by the shorter memorize.

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Example Sentences

We spun a few laps around the circuit as I tried to commit to memory his advice about optimal trajectories and braking distances.

From The Wall Street Journal

The way I wanted to reflect Cécile’s interiority was of those detailed moments that you commit to memory that change how you perceive womanhood, or love, or intimacy.

From Los Angeles Times

Each case study offers templates for success and cautionary tales that Latino politicians, activists and voters everywhere should commit to memory — and non-Latinos too.

From Los Angeles Times

Her missteps, which are rare, have occurred not off the cuff but during the speeches she works to commit to memory.

From New York Times

While it might be confusing at first, it’s fairly easy to commit to memory once you know about it.

From The Verge

Related Words

• determine
• enroll
• gain
• get
• grasp
• master
• pick up
• read
• receive
• review
• study