commit to memory

idiom
UK: /kəˌmɪt tə ˈmeməri/
US: /kəˌmɪt tə ˈmeməri/

  1. To learn something well enough to remember it perfectly.

    1. I must commit this poem to memory for the exam next week.
    2. She tried to commit the route to memory before starting the race, knowing she couldn't rely on her map.

  2. To memorize something completely; to fix something firmly in one's mind.

    1. Try to commit these names to memory.
    2. The students were asked to commit the list of vocabulary words to memory for the upcoming test so they could use them effectively.

Synonyms

memorize remember retain
commit to memory noun

  1. The act of memorizing something.

    1. Commit to memory is important for students.
    2. The commit to memory of key dates is a crucial skill for history students to develop, enhancing their understanding.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "commit to memory" in English means: To learn something well enough to remember it perfectly., To memorize something completely; to fix something firmly in one's mind..

The phonetic transcription of "commit to memory" is /kəˌmɪt tə ˈmeməri/ in British English and /kəˌmɪt tə ˈmeməri/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "commit to memory": memorize, remember, retain.

Example usage of "commit to memory": "I must commit this poem to memory for the exam next week.". More examples on the page.