memorize

verb

mem·​o·​rize ˈme-mə-ˌrīz 

memorized; memorizing

transitive verb

: to commit to memory : learn by heart

memorizable

ˌme-mə-ˈrī-zə-bəl 

adjective

memorizer noun

Synonyms

• learn
• study

Examples of memorize in a Sentence

an actress memorizing her lines

everyone has to memorize a poem for next week's class

Recent Examples on the Web

Every play Thomas makes on the floor is a reflection of her sharpness, but also her decade-plus of time spent memorizing coverages and player tendencies. —Shane Young, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025

The screenplay is more for us and the crew – the main character will never read it or memorize any lines. —Marta Balaga, Variety, 13 Aug. 2025

Parents can help their children memorize and recite this information, and can also write it down and have child carry it on them. —Mia Thurow, jsonline.com, 13 Aug. 2025

The redshirt senior entered spring practices already having the playbook essentially memorized and gelled with the rest of his offensive linemen almost immediately. —Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 12 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1834, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for memorize

• advertise
• aggrandize
• agonize
• alibis
• alkalies
• alkalis
• amortize
• amplifies
• analyse
• analyze
• anywise
• authorize

Kids Definition

memorize

verb

mem·​o·​rize ˈmem-ə-ˌrīz 

memorized; memorizing

: to learn by heart

memorization

ˌmem-(ə-)rə-ˈzā-shən 

noun