memorize

Other spellings

• (UK) memorise

Word parts

memory + -ize

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈmɛm.ərˌaɪ̯z/

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• Hyphenation: mem‧or‧ize

Verb

Plain form memorize

Third-person singular memorizes

Past tense memorized

Past participle memorized

Present participle memorizing

1. (transitive) If you memorize something, you learn it by remembering it.