memorize

American  

[mem-uh-rahyz] / ˈmɛm əˌraɪz /

especially British, memorise

verb (used with object)

memorized, memorizing

1. to commit to memory; learn by heart.

   to memorize a poem.

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verb (used without object)

memorized, memorizing

1. to learn by heart.

   I've always been able to memorize easily.

memorize British  

/ ˈmɛməˌraɪz /

verb

1. (tr) to commit to memory; learn so as to remember

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Other Word Forms

• memorizable adjective
• memorization noun
• memorizer noun
• rememorize verb (used with object)

Etymology

Origin of memorize

First recorded in 1585–95; memor(y) + -ize

Example Sentences

He looked at it and at me, and I understood I was to memorize the location.

From Literature

Another is memorizing lyrics to a rap song.

From Literature

He’s clearly memorized the handbook for horrible brothers.

From Literature

Still, I try hard to memorize what he looks like so I can draw him.

From Literature

This refers to the ability to apply learned skills beyond the exact situations encountered during training, using general rules rather than memorized examples.

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