memorise

/mɛməraɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to commit to memory, especially something that is written or spoken

“She began to memorise the poem for the recital.”

2. verb

to learn or commit to memory a particular fact or piece of information

“He memorised the phone number to call his friend later.”

3. verb

to remember or recall something

“After a few minutes, she was able to memorise the sequence of numbers.”

Synonyms

  • commit to memory
  • learn by heart
  • recite

Antonyms

  • forget
  • overlook