memorise

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Verb memorise has 1 sense

memorize, memorise, con, learn - commit to memory; learn by heart; "Have you memorized your lines for the play yet?"
--₁ is one way to study, hit the books

Derived forms: noun memorisation₁, noun memoriser₁, noun memory₁, noun memory₂
Sample sentence:
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Definition:

Memorise (verb) - to commit to memory; learn by heart.

Sense 1:

To learn or commit something to memory.

Example sentences:

I need to memorise all the formulae for my upcoming math exam.
She can easily memorise long passages of text.

Sense 2:

(Local usage) To remember or commemorate someone or something.

Example sentences:

Every year, our school memorises the sacrifices made by our national heroes.
They organized a memorial service to memorise the victims of the tragedy.