memorize

verb

ˈme-mə-ˌrīz How to pronounce memorize (audio)
Definition of memorizenext
as in to learn
to commit to memory everyone has to memorize a poem for next week's class

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Recent Examples of memorize Ah yes—in addition to memorizing lines and choreography, Hiddleston and Atwell were both reckoning with sleep deprivation and toddler tantrums. — Zing Tsjeng, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026 Fans have had 50 years to memorize every word, note, and beat of the original 21 songs. — Isabella Albaig, Vulture, 28 Sep. 2026 On the other hand, a tracking drone can memorize a face or object and track it. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026 Smith had her part of the speech memorized and was able to wrap up her portion of the tribute after a beat. — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for memorize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for memorize
  1. learn
  2. study
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  • The Sun enters your 3rd House, beginning a month that favors learning, writing, conversations, local activity, and following questions farther than usual.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The foundation cites decades of research and learning showing that grantees with flexible, long-term funding were better prepared for the unexpected.
    — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of learn
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  • In 1925, President Calvin Coolidge convened a board to study aviation for national defense.
    — Neil Chatterjee, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The structure combines features of honeycomb and Kagome lattices, arrangements that scientists study for their unusual electronic properties.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of study

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