Memorize and Recall

Memorize

Memorize verb - To commit to memory.

Usage example: everyone has to memorize a poem for next week's class

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Recall and memorize are semantically related. in remember topic. In some cases you can use "Recall" instead a verb "Memorize".

Recall verb - To bring back to mind.

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Memorize and recall are semantically related. You can use "Memorize" instead a verb "Recall".

Nearby Words: recalled, recalling, recallable

name	memorize name	recall name
detail	memorize detail	recall detail
number	memorize number	recall number
series	memorize series	recall series
Other words: line, face, words, information, details, names, books, lyrics.

Easter Egg: In the remakes, the hero has the ability to "memorize" NPC speeches and dialogues, which the player can play back again by using the hero's Recall spell.

Source: Video Game / Dragon Quest III
Memorize creates a save that remembers both the room and position in that room that you're in, and Memory Recall loads it.

Source: Video Game / Alpha Waves
Save Scumming: In-game, the pause menu has two options: Memorize, and Memory Recall.

Source: Video Game / Alpha Waves

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