Word Verb
memorize
v.
B1 Intermediate US /ˈmɛmɝˌaɪz/ mem·o·rize UK spelling memorise, memorized, memorizes, memorizing
Definition
v.to learn something so well that you can remember it perfectly without looking.
v.to commit information to memory so as to be able to recall it exactly. Transitive — requires a direct object.
Examples
“I need to memorize these vocabulary words for the test.”
“The actor spent the entire weekend trying to memorize his lines before the first rehearsal on Monday.”
“While some students prefer to memorize formulas through repetition, others find that understanding the underlying logic makes the information much easier to retain long-term.”
Usage
The verb is transitive and takes a direct object. In British English, the spelling 'memorise' is more common.
Pitfall
I memorized about the poemI memorized the poem
Memorize is a transitive verb; it takes a direct object and does not use the preposition 'about'.
This entry
Level B1 · Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
Updated