Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

commit to memory

phrase
/kəˈmɪt tə ˈmɛm.ə.ri/
Definition
To memorize something firmly.
Examples
  • She had to commit the entire poem to memory for the class presentation.
  • It’s essential to commit important dates to memory for the history exam.
  • He found it helpful to repeat the formulas several times to commit them to memory.
Meaning
To learn something so well that it can be recalled easily later.
Synonyms
  • memorize
  • learn by heart
  • internalize