memorize
Commit to memory
To memorize is to commit something to memory so you can recall it later without reference: I memorized the poem for class, She memorized his phone number.
The word implies deliberate effort—you memorize what doesn't stick naturally.
What's memorized may be recited verbatim or simply retained as knowledge.
Techniques to assist recall
- flashcardsPaper memorization tools
- repetitionAct of redoing
- roteMemorization through repetition
- drillHole-boring device
cramming · chunking · association · visualization · rehearsal · recitation · acronyms · rhymes
Bind to a course
- engraveCarve designs permanently
- imprintMark from applied pressure
- embedFix within surrounding material
- ingrainFix deeply, permanently
internalize · retain · store · preserve · consolidate · encode · fixate · absorb
Retrieve past experiences
- retrieveGet something back
- reminisceRecall past experiences fondly
- recollectionRecalled mental image
- recognitionPerceiving something as known
retrieval · anamnesis · word-perfect · verbatim · summon · access · replay
Memory formation region
- neuronsSignal-transmitting brain cells
- synapsesNeuron-to-neuron transmission points
- engramStored neural record
- brainSeat of cognition
cognitive · plasticity · encoding · storage
Student assignments for outside class
- courseworkStudent academic tasks
- revisionAltering to improve
- exercisesActivities for fitness
- preparationArranging things in advance
self-study · tutoring · assignments · learning · mastery · curriculum
mnemonics
Techniques to assist recall
- flashcardsPaper memorization tools
- repetitionAct of redoing
- roteMemorization through repetition
drill · cramming · chunking · association · visualization · rehearsal · recitation · acronyms · rhymes · linking
commit
Bind to a course
- engraveCarve designs permanently
- imprintMark from applied pressure
- embedFix within surrounding material
ingrain · internalize · retain · store · preserve · consolidate · encode · fixate · absorb · lock-in
recollect
Retrieve past experiences
- retrieveGet something back
- reminisceRecall past experiences fondly
- recollectionRecalled mental image
recognition · retrieval · anamnesis · word-perfect · verbatim · summon · access · replay
hippocampus
Memory formation region
- neuronsSignal-transmitting brain cells
- synapsesNeuron-to-neuron transmission points
- engramStored neural record
brain · cognitive · plasticity · encoding · storage
homework
Student assignments for outside class
- courseworkStudent academic tasks
- revisionAltering to improve
- exercisesActivities for fitness
preparation · self-study · tutoring · assignments · learning · mastery · curriculum
- memoryforget, recall, recollect, retain, forgetfulness
- theater preprun-through, blocking, lines, cue, script
- translation termstranslation, literal translation, free translation, word-for-word, source text
- educationeducation, school, schools, teachers, students
- learninglearning, learn, classes, instruction, studying
- readingfluency, read, comprehension, readers, books
memorizeunderstand
Grasp the meaning
comprehend · grasp · internalize · figure out · improvise
- Memorial DayHoliday honoring military dead
- memorial serviceEvent honoring the deceased
- war memorialTribute to fallen soldiers
- memorial gardenLandscaped tribute space
- memorial jewelry
- Lincoln MemorialD.C. presidential monument
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