Definition of memorize
memorized
;memorizing
transitive verb
: to commit to memory : learn by heart
memorizer
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Examples of memorize in a Sentence
an actress memorizing her lines
everyone has to memorize a poem for next week's class
Recent Examples of memorize from the Web
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Extremely powerful words and how it was all memorized without a flaw or stammer or 'um.'
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During the arduous 9-month training process candidates must memorize the grave locations of around 300 veterans.
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As the West Virginia sank, Downing rushed to memorize the names inscribed on dog tags worn by the deceased.
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No health-care provider could memorize the price of every service or drug, nor do most have access to a tool that provides this information.
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At 2, Future Jr. is already memorizing the stories his mom reads to him and dancing and singing on key.
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As Natoli explained, both Ruiz and Cullinan were supposed to have memorized all winners for the Oscars categories.
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Sun had spent, according to the New York Times magazine, hundreds of hours memorizing tiny flaws in purple Gemaco Borgata playing cards.
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There’s one more date for Drew Buggs to memorize — that of his first collegiate game.
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1834
First Known Use of memorize
1834
MEMORIZE Defined for English Language Learners
memorize
playDefinition of memorize for English Language Learners
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: to learn (something) so well that you are able to remember it perfectly
MEMORIZE Defined for Kids
memorize
playDefinition of memorize for Students
memorized
;memorizing
: to learn by heart My sister has memorized all the state capitals.
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