memorize
verb
mem·o·rize
ˈme-mə-ˌrīz 
memorized; memorizing
: to commit to memory : learn by heart
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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Today, medical education is no longer centered on memorizing facts.
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Eric Snoey, Twin Cities, 25 May 2025
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Get started now by memorizing the terms and phrases listed below.
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The best professionals won’t be the ones who memorize the most or respond the fastest.
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Eric Snoey, Twin Cities, 25 May 2025
Just like learning a new language, the goal isn’t to memorize every single rule and word, but to develop a natural feel for how to respond in the moment.
—Kathleen Walch, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
Get started now by memorizing the terms and phrases listed below.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 17 May 2025
The best professionals won’t be the ones who memorize the most or respond the fastest.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025
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 1 Jun. 2025.
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