memorise Definition
to learn something so well that you can remember it perfectly.
Using memorise: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "memorise" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
I need to memorize my lines for the play.
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She memorized all the state capitals in one night.
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He has a photographic memory and can easily memorize long lists of numbers.
memorise Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for memorise
- learn by heart
- commit to memory
- know by rote
Phrases with memorise
Example
She memorized the poem word for word.
to learn something so well that you can remember it perfectly without looking at it
Example
He memorized the speech off by heart.
to learn something by repeating it many times without necessarily understanding it
Example
The students memorized the multiplication tables by rote.
Summary: memorise in Brief
To 'memorise' [ˈmeməraɪz] is to learn something so well that you can remember it perfectly. This can be achieved through repetition, as in 'The students memorized the multiplication tables by rote,' or by committing something to memory, as in 'She memorized all the state capitals in one night.' 'Memorize' is often used with the phrases 'word for word,' 'off by heart,' and 'by rote.'
