memorize
US /ˈmɛmɚˌaɪz/
Definition
commit to memory; learn by heart
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
You should memorize your password and never write it on paper.
Word Family
Synonyms
- learn by hearthaving a meaning similar to memorize
- rememberrecall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
- retainhold back within
Collocations
- Easy memorize wordsto memorize words, meaning to commit to memory; learn by heart
- Medium memorize key presentation talking pointsto memorize key presentation talking points, meaning to commit to memory; learn by heart
- Hard memorize safety evacuation protocols by heartto memorize safety evacuation protocols by heart, meaning to commit to memory; learn by heart
- Very Hard mechanically memorize formulas without conceptual graspdescribing mechanically memorize formulas without conceptual grasp (in a mechanical manner; by a mechanism)
Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.