memorize
word
/ˈmɛmɝˌaɪz/
ME-muh-ryz
/ˈmɛmɜːˌaɪz/
ME-muh-ryz
Definition
To learn something so well that you can remember and repeat it exactly without looking at the original.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in academic or study contexts. Often used with things like 'memorize a poem' or 'memorize vocabulary.' Implies intentional effort, not just accidental remembering. Formal and neutral in tone.
Spanish: memorizar - aprender de memoriaPortuguese (BR): memorizar - guardar de corPortuguese (PT): memorizar - decorarChinese (Simplified): 记住 - 背诵Chinese (Traditional): 記住 - 背誦Hindi: याद करनाArabic: حفظBengali: মুখস্থ করা - স্মরণ করাRussian: запоминать - выучить наизустьJapanese: 暗記するVietnamese: ghi nhớ - học thuộc lòngKorean: 암기하다Turkish: ezberlemekUrdu: یاد کرنا - حفظ کرناIndonesian: menghafal
Example Sentences
She tries to memorize everyone's name at every party.
natural
I can't memorize lyrics unless I sing them out loud.
natural
If you memorize the route, you won't get lost next time.
natural
Can you memorize this poem by tomorrow?
basic
I need to memorize these words for the test.
basic
He memorized his phone number quickly.
basic