memorize
verb
mem·o·rize
ˈme-mə-ˌrīz 
memorized; memorizing
: to commit to memory : learn by heart
memorizer
noun
Examples of memorize in a Sentence
an actress memorizing her lines
everyone has to memorize a poem for next week's class
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In later grades, when there are no pictures or too many unfamiliar words to memorize, these readers would falter, and their reading troubles would hinder learning in other academic subjects.
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Denise Amos, Mercury News, 18 June 2025
In walks a fellow who can sing and dance, who can memorize a script backward and forward in a few days, and who absolutely looks the part – but who can’t act it, not really.
—Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 12 June 2025
Here’s the problem: Talking points assume that your team members will memorize the same script, recite it consistently and apply it to every audience the same way.
—Marcus Squier, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
While older games in the series relied heavily on memorizing courses and perpetually driving with precision around every bend, there’s now a lot more ways to play catch up and get ahead.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 6 June 2025
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Denise Amos, Mercury News, 18 June 2025
In walks a fellow who can sing and dance, who can memorize a script backward and forward in a few days, and who absolutely looks the part – but who can’t act it, not really.
—Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 12 June 2025
Here’s the problem: Talking points assume that your team members will memorize the same script, recite it consistently and apply it to every audience the same way.
—Marcus Squier, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
While older games in the series relied heavily on memorizing courses and perpetually driving with precision around every bend, there’s now a lot more ways to play catch up and get ahead.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 6 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for memorize
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“Memorize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/memorize. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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