memorize

verb

mem·​o·​rize ˈme-mə-ˌrīz How to pronounce memorize (audio)
memorized; memorizing

transitive verb

: to commit to memory : learn by heart
memorizable adjective
memorizer noun

Examples of memorize in a Sentence

an actress memorizing her lines everyone has to memorize a poem for next week's class
Recent Examples on the Web Its a tenet of international travel to understand that the U.S. Constitution does not travel with you, but even if one studies and memorizes Russian laws, there is no telling what could land an American in trouble there. Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 8 Aug. 2024 In the filing, Gadd stated that Harvey memorized his shift patterns at the pub after their first meeting, and would sometimes come and sit at the bar for his entire shift. Gene Maddaus, Variety, 30 July 2024 Make sure that your kids, no matter how young, have a few important phone numbers and addresses memorized–like yours, of course, as well as any other emergency contacts. Sarah Bregel, Parents, 30 July 2024 For Hanson, that meant memorizing nations’ three-letter abbreviations over the summer and diving into handball’s 145-page rulebook. Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 30 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for memorize 

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Word History

First Known Use

1834, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of memorize was in 1834

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“Memorize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/memorize. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.

Kids Definition

memorize

verb
mem·​o·​rize ˈmem-ə-ˌrīz How to pronounce memorize (audio)
memorized; memorizing
: to learn by heart
memorization noun

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