memorize
pronunciation
How to pronounce memorize in British English:
UK [ˈmeməraɪz]
How to pronounce memorize in American English:
US [ˈmeməraɪz]
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- Verb:
- commit to memory; learn by heart
Word Origin
- memorize (v.)
- 1590s, "commit to writing;" see memory + -ize. The meaning "commit to memory" is from 1838. Related: Memorized; memorizing.
Example
- 1. Memorize a few good latin phrases and insert them whenever you can .
- 2. Sure , you have to memorize a few new key-combos , but once you ?
- 3. Memorize every word of it .
- 4. Better memorize them , because they 're going to be on the test .
- 5. This is another reason to look at and memorize your route before going someplace new .