verb
memorize
MEHM-uh-ryz
verb
1
To learn something so thoroughly that you can recall it exactly, without needing to check.
"She had to memorize her lines before opening night."
"He memorized the entire speech in one evening."
How to Use Memorize
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo learn something by heart so you can remember it perfectly later.
UK vs US
Both "memorize" and "memorise" are used in British English; American English uses "memorize" only.
Common pairings
memorize lines
memorize a speech
memorize facts
Word Forms
memorized past tense, memorizes singular
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She had to _____ her lines before opening night.