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memorize

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mem·o·rize  (mm-rz)
tr.v. mem·o·rized, mem·o·riz·ing, mem·o·riz·es
1. To commit to memory; learn by heart.
2. Computer Science To store in memory: "Some programmable phones can now memorize up to 100 numbers" (Time).

memo·riza·ble adj.
memo·ri·zation (-r-zshn) n.
memo·rizer n.

memorize or -rise
Verb
[-rizing, -rized] or -rising, -rised to commit to memory; learn by heart
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Verb1.memorize - commit to memory; learn by heart; "Have you memorized your lines for the play yet?"
understudy, alternate - be an understudy or alternate for a role
hit the books, study - learn by reading books; "He is studying geology in his room"; "I have an exam next week; I must hit the books now"

memorize
verb remember, learn, commit to memory, learn by heart, learn by rote, get by heart, con (archaic)
Translations
memorize [ˈmɛməraɪz] vtaprender de memoria
memorize [ˈmɛməraɪz] vtapprendre or retenir par cœur
memorize [ˈmɛməraɪz] vtsich dat einprägen
memorize [ˈmɛməraɪz] vtimparare a memoria


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How many of my readers would have the industry and application to memorize two thousand verses, even for a Dore Bible?
Now let the candidate for the asylum try to memorize those variations, and see how soon he will be elected.
 
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