Definition of memorize
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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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Thankfully, the owner won't have to memorize those as well.
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The goal isn't to get them to memorize answers, but to equip them with strategies for doing well on the 12-minute, 50-question test that has stunningly little to do with mastering an NFL playbook.
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Drivers of the British capital’s iconic black cabs are predominantly white, and have to pass an exacting exam, known as the Knowledge, by memorizing thousands of city streets over the course of several years.
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Girl recites aunt's phone number A consular official from El Salvador called the number the girl had memorized, which belonged to her aunt.
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Often, these were teenagers with phone numbers memorized, US sponsors in mind, and parents back home awaiting their calls.
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In the finals, the three teams will face off in the Human GPS round by memorizing constellations.
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Yathaarth has memorized all 250 of the world’s national anthems.
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The idea is that only by memorizing and learning can students later develop an informed opinion.
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First Known Use of memorize
1834
memorize Synonyms
Antonyms
Near Antonyms
disremember, forget, misremember;
disregard, ignore, neglect, overlook, overpass, pass over, slight, slur (over);
Related Words
hark back (to), recall, recollect, relive, remember, reminisce (about), retain, think (of);
accept, apprehend, comprehend, grasp, know, understand;
MEMORIZE Defined for English Language Learners
Definition 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
Definition of memorize for Students
memorized;
memorizing
: to learn by heart
My sister has memorized all the state capitals.
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