Memorize

Pronunciation: /ˈmɛməˌraɪz/

Definitions of memorize

verb to commit to memory; learn by heart

Example Sentences

A1 I need to memorize my phone number.

A2 She memorized all the lyrics to her favorite song.

B1 It's important to memorize key facts for the exam.

B2 He memorized the entire speech and delivered it flawlessly.

C1 She has a photographic memory and can memorize long passages easily.

C2 The actor had to memorize pages of dialogue for the play.

Examples of memorize in a Sentence

formal It is important to memorize the key concepts before the exam.

informal I need to memorize my friend's phone number.

slang I can't believe you memorized all those lyrics so quickly!

figurative She could memorize a room with just one glance, her memory was that sharp.

Grammatical Forms of memorize

• past tense: memorized
• plural: memorizes
• comparative: more memorized
• superlative: most memorized
• present tense: memorize
• future tense: will memorize
• perfect tense: have memorized
• continuous tense: is memorizing
• singular: memorize
• positive degree: memorize
• infinitive: to memorize
• gerund: memorizing
• participle: memorized

Origin and Evolution of memorize

First Known Use: 1760 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'memorize' originated from the Latin word 'memorizare', which means to commit to memory.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'memorize' has retained its original meaning of committing something to memory, but its usage has expanded to include various techniques and methods for improving memory and retention.