memorise
UK/'meməraiz/US
IELTSB1
Definitions
v.
To learn something by heart; British spelling of memorize
记住,熟记,背熟(memorize 的英式拼法)
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedmemor (memory) + -ise (British form of -ize, 'to make') = to commit to memory. This is simply the British spelling of memorize; the meaning and use are identical.
Root memor still carries 12 more wordsExample Sentences
- 1.
British students memorise their times tables in primary school.
- 2.
She memorised her speech word for word.