memorize
verb (used with object)
to commit to memory; learn by heart.
had memorized
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past perfectof memorize.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Moore’s narrative came into focus the night she won the Golden Globe when she recognized the moment and gave a speech — one that she had memorized — that was both gracious and inspiring.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 12, 2025
Usually, we do a table read or in this case, as everyone else was reading the script, Aria had memorized the script.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 27, 2023
In a new version of the 2005 classic Resident Evil 4, developers made the zombie enemies faster and smarter and added elements to surprise even those who had memorized the original.
From New York Times ● Mar. 27, 2023
She was happy that she had memorized her speech.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 15, 2022
I memorized it the same way I had memorized the list of ten things about my mama.
From "Because of Winn-Dixie" by Kate DiCamillo
