💡realize

verb
/ˈriːəlaɪz/

Meaning

to become aware of; to understand clearly; to achieve or make real
to become fully aware of something as a fact; to understand clearly

Example Sentences

I didn't realize how late it was until I checked the clock.

She suddenly realized that she had left her keys at home.

Synonyms

understand, recognize, comprehend, achieve, grasp
Entry 1
understand, recognize, comprehend, achieve
Entry 2
understand, recognize, comprehend, grasp

Antonyms

misunderstand, ignore, overlook, fail
Entry 1
misunderstand, ignore, overlook, fail
Entry 2
misunderstand, ignore, overlook

Collocations

realize potential, realize dreams, suddenly realize, realize mistake, realize the truth, realize one's mistake
Entry 1
realize potential, realize dreams, suddenly realize, realize mistake
Entry 2
realize the truth, realize one's mistake, suddenly realize

More Example Sentences

Haven’t you realized the importance of the lesson?

They stopped arguing when they realized the truth.

She was shocked to realize she missed the deadline.

I was about to reply when I realized I misunderstood.

She gradually realized that she was rushing too much.

They were shocked to realize the meeting was canceled.

We gradually realized that we were repeating mistakes.

I was shocked to realize how expensive it was unexpectedly.

Now we realize by which method English is to be taught to American speaking people.

Now we realize by whose method English is to be taught to American speaking people.

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