commit to memory (redirected from commit)

commit something to memory

to make yourself remember something. I haven't got a pen to write down your phone number - I'll just have to commit it to memory.

See also: memory

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commit to memory something

to study something in order to make yourself remember it. If you want to learn a language well, you have to commit to memory long lists of vocabulary and grammatical rules. The boys read the holy book several times, committing it to memory.

See also: memory