memorize — to learn something so that you will remember it exactly
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to learn something so that you will remember it exactly
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmeməraɪz/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother can still memorize entire recipes without looking at cookbooks.
- I tried to memorize my girlfriend's birthday, but I keep remembering my PlayStation's release date instead.
- Students often use flashcards to memorize new vocabulary words.
memorize
VERB[/ˈmeməraɪz/]
to learn something so that you will remember it exactly
a determined student sits at a wooden desk repeatedly reading from an open textbook while covering parts with their hand to test themselves. The student mouths words silently while looking up at the ceiling, then back down to check the book again. After several attempts, the student closes the book completely and recites the information perfectly from memory with a confident smile. A patient study partner sits nearby nodding approvingly as they listen to the flawless recitation. The room shows evidence of long study sessions with neat notes and organized materials. someone learning something so that they will remember it exactly
Organize to emphasize, then memorize with ease!
Got the picture? Now let's practice.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin memoria, meaning 'memory' or 'recollection,' which is etymologically related to Mnemosyne, the Greek goddess of memory. The verb form entered English in the 16th century with the addition of the productive -ize suffix to create a verb meaning 'to commit to memory.'
Breakdown
memoria (Latin: memory) + -ize (suffix forming verbs, meaning 'to make' or 'to cause to be'). The base memoria itself comes from the Indo-European root *mer-, meaning 'to remember.'
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother can still memorize entire recipes without looking at cookbooks.”
“I tried to memorize my girlfriend's birthday, but I keep remembering my PlayStation's release date instead.”
“Students often use flashcards to memorize new vocabulary words.”
“He spent hours trying to memorize his speech, but ended up forgetting it on stage.”
📚Related Words
Want to master 27,000+ words?
Sign up free for flashcards & quizzes.