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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Quaid, who portrayed the imposing Cousin Eddie in the movie, said that Chase had trouble memorizing his dialogue while filming a particularly verbose breakdown scene near the climax of the film.
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Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 31 Aug. 2025
However, it was later revealed that Kemper — who has an IQ of 131 — had memorized 28 psychological tests and the acceptable answers during his time at Atascadero.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Calculators changed what math students memorize.
—Tony Bradley, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
A little circular icon at the bottom of the screen tracks and visualizes your exact thumb motion with a red line to make memorizing tricks easier.
—Griff Griffin, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
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Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 31 Aug. 2025
However, it was later revealed that Kemper — who has an IQ of 131 — had memorized 28 psychological tests and the acceptable answers during his time at Atascadero.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Calculators changed what math students memorize.
—Tony Bradley, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
A little circular icon at the bottom of the screen tracks and visualizes your exact thumb motion with a red line to make memorizing tricks easier.
—Griff Griffin, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 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 8 Sep. 2025.
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