What does "memorize" mean?

To fully learn so as to have entirely available to the memory; to learn by heart, commit to memory.

What is a synonym for "memorize"?

Common synonyms include: con, learn, study, commit to memory, con, get.

Pronounced //ˈmem.əˌɹɑɪ̯z//.

//ˈmem.əˌɹɑɪ̯z// verb

verb ·Moderate ·College level

Verb

1
To fully learn so as to have entirely available to the memory; to learn by heart, commit to memory.
"I wanted to look up velleity and quotidian and memorize the fuckers for all time, spell them, learn them, pronounce them syllable by syllable—vocalize, phonate, utter the sounds, say the words for all they're worth."
2
commit to memory; learn by heart wordnet

"We had to memorize the lines of the play in the park."

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