memorize
verb
mem·o·rize
ˈme-mə-ˌrīz 
memorized; memorizing
: to commit to memory : learn by heart
actors memorizing their lines
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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Perhaps only Meagher had nearly memorized it.
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Kaitlyn Tiffany,
The Atlantic,
20 June 2026
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17 June 2026
Brain image studies have revealed stark changes in the brains of people who learn a new language, memorize complex driving directions, and regularly play challenging games.
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16 June 2026
The takeaway is that workers shouldn’t focus exclusively on memorizing today’s hottest job titles.
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Bybryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Kaitlyn Tiffany,
The Atlantic,
20 June 2026
Anyone trying to memorize information can benefit from Quizlet.
—
Jill Duffy,
PC Magazine,
17 June 2026
Brain image studies have revealed stark changes in the brains of people who learn a new language, memorize complex driving directions, and regularly play challenging games.
—
Dr. Deepika Chopra,
Flow Space,
16 June 2026
The takeaway is that workers shouldn’t focus exclusively on memorizing today’s hottest job titles.
—
Bybryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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 26 Jun. 2026.
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