Definitions

commit to memory

VERB

learn

Synonyms

STRONGEST

determine enroll gain get grasp master pick up read receive review study

STRONG

apprentice attain con cram grind imbibe lucubrate matriculate memorize peruse prepare

WEAK

be taught be trained become able become versed brush up on burn midnight oil crack the books drink in get down pat get the hang of get the knack of improve mind major in minor in pore over soak up specialize in take course take in train in wade through

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ignore lose miss misunderstand neglect pass release spend

WEAK

overlook teach

VERB

learn by heart

Synonyms

WEAK

learn by rote learn verbatim learn word for word

VERB

memorize

Synonyms

STRONG

cram know learn master recall recollect remind retain store

WEAK

fix in the mind keep forever know by heart learn by heart nail down

Antonyms

STRONG

be ignorant forget release

Example Sentences

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We spun a few laps around the circuit as I tried to commit to memory his advice about optimal trajectories and braking distances.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 9, 2025

Each case study offers templates for success and cautionary tales that Latino politicians, activists and voters everywhere should commit to memory — and non-Latinos too.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 6, 2023

Her missteps, which are rare, have occurred not off the cuff but during the speeches she works to commit to memory.

From New York Times • Oct. 16, 2022

While it might be confusing at first, it’s fairly easy to commit to memory once you know about it.

From The Verge • Sep. 14, 2021

What existed beyond Madrid that the child had to commit to memory?

From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman

commit to memory

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