Definitions

memorize

[mem-uh-rahyz] / ˈmɛm əˌraɪz /

VERB

remember

Synonyms

STRONG

cram know learn master recall recollect remind retain store

WEAK

commit to memory fix in the mind keep forever know by heart learn by heart nail down

Antonyms

STRONG

be ignorant forget release

Example Sentences

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My father’s sight was so bad that he had to look at the music about 2 inches away, memorize one or two phrases and then practice what he memorized.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026

They were going to do everything possible to help her memorize it and record it.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

None of this requires that you memorize Pi to 1,000 digits or spend weekends in memory competitions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

"They just memorize, and they can give you some insight, but they don't understand what they're talking about."

From Science Daily • Mar. 17, 2026

So the men had to memorize formulas and procedures.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple

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