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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

This was one of the many sayings he made me commit to memory.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.