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
An actor learning a track must memorize all the details of the choreography, onstage and off, down to the optimal order in which to stuff props into a pocket.
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George Etheredge, New York Times, 12 May 2025
Today, medical education is no longer centered on memorizing facts.
—Eric Snoey, Twin Cities, 25 May 2025
Just like learning a new language, the goal isn’t to memorize every single rule and word, but to develop a natural feel for how to respond in the moment.
—Kathleen Walch, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
Get started now by memorizing the terms and phrases listed below.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 17 May 2025
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George Etheredge, New York Times, 12 May 2025
Today, medical education is no longer centered on memorizing facts.
—Eric Snoey, Twin Cities, 25 May 2025
Just like learning a new language, the goal isn’t to memorize every single rule and word, but to develop a natural feel for how to respond in the moment.
—Kathleen Walch, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
Get started now by memorizing the terms and phrases listed below.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 17 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for memorize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for memorize
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Ginny, who winds up pregnant after striking up a romance with Wolfe (Ty Doran) from her poetry class, decides to terminate her pregnancy shortly after learning of her condition, and her mom is completely on board with whatever her daughter wants.—
Julia Moore,
People.com,
5 June 2025
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As word of Pali’s interest traveled, Magee said, the Philharmonic’s board of directors learned of the school’s situation.—
Christopher Buchanan,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
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Now, the 36-year-old Choudhary—who studied art before becoming a jeweler—has forged his own path by setting antique gems in modern geometric designs.—
Jill Newman,
Robb Report,
12 June 2025
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Phillippe and Brubaker both attended the University of California, Berkeley Both Brubaker and Phillippe studied at the University of California, Berkeley, for their undergraduate degrees.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
12 June 2025
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“Memorize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/memorize. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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