memorize

verb

mem·​o·​rize ˈme-mə-ˌrīz 

memorized; memorizing

transitive verb

: to commit to memory : learn by heart

actors memorizing their lines

memorizable

ˌme-mə-ˈrī-zə-bəl 

adjective

memorizer noun

Synonyms of memorize

• 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

Smith had her part of the speech memorized and was able to wrap up her portion of the tribute after a beat. — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2026

Instead of memorizing how to navigate a trading platform, an investor of any experience level can now simply describe an objective in plain language. — John Bartleman, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2026

In other words, cruise etiquette isn’t about memorizing a list of dos and don’ts. — Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 29 Aug. 2026

The law also required children to memorize their multiplication tables. — Mary Jean Tecce Decarlo, The Conversation, 20 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1834, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for memorize

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

Kids Definition

memorize

verb

mem·​o·​rize ˈmem-ə-ˌrīz 

memorized; memorizing

: to learn by heart

memorization

ˌmem-(ə-)rə-ˈzā-shən 

noun