Definition

To learn something so well that you can remember it perfectly without needing to look it up.

Example

I need to memorize my speech for the presentation tomorrow.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I have a big test coming up next week.

Oh no! Are you going to memorize all the material?

Yeah, I need to find a good way to memorize everything quickly.

Maybe try making flashcards; they really help me remember things.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Memorize → It is formed from "memor" (meaning mindful or remembering) and "-ize" (a suffix used to form verbs indicating to make or to cause to be). The word "memorize" means to make something mindful or to cause it to be remembered.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'mindful' ('memor') and 'making' something stick in your memory ('-ize'). That's how you remember that to memorize means to make something memorable.

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