realize
gb/ɹˈiəlˌaɪz/ us/ɹˈiəlˌaɪz/
A2
Английски
~ 1700
Значения
0 значения
Глагол
A2
state
1
Become aware or understand
To suddenly know or understand something.
Модел на употреба:
to realize [something]
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'realize' with 'recognize'. 'Realize' is for understanding or becoming aware, not just seeing something familiar.
Синоними
recognize (Often used for identifying something familiar, while 'realize' focuses on becoming aware or understanding.)
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understand ('Understand' can be broader and more general, while 'realize' often implies a moment of awareness.)
Антоними
ignore (To deliberately not notice or acknowledge something.)
Колокации
suddenly realize
|realize the truth
|realize a mistake
|realize what happened
Теми
thinking
|communication
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- I suddenly realized I had left my phone at home.
- She realized the meeting was canceled when she saw the empty room.
- He didn't realize how late it was until he checked his watch.
- We only realized our mistake after sending the email.
Примери за учащи
- I realize I am wrong.
- She realizes her bag is not here.
- We realize it is raining.
- They realize they need more time.
Глагол
B1
action
2
Achieve something desired
To make an idea, plan, or dream happen in real life.
Модел на употреба:
to realize [a dream/goal/plan]
Честа грешка:
Some learners overuse 'realize' instead of 'achieve' when talking about everyday tasks; 'realize' is more for significant goals.
Синоними
fulfill ('Fulfill' often suggests completing a duty or satisfying a requirement, while 'realize' emphasizes making something real.)
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achieve (More general for reaching goals; 'realize' can feel more personal or visionary.)
Антоними
abandon (To give up on a plan or goal before achieving it.)
Колокации
realize a dream
|realize an ambition
|realize your potential
Теми
goals
|success
|personal development
|core_vocabulary
|work
Примери
- She finally realized her dream of opening a café.
- He worked hard to realize his ambition of becoming a doctor.
- The project will help young people realize their potential.
Примери за учащи
- I want to realize my dream.
- She realizes her goal of travel.
- We realize our plan next year.
Глагол
C1
action
3
Convert asset into money
To get money by selling something you own.
Модел на употреба:
to realize [an asset/investment]
Честа грешка:
Learners may confuse this financial sense with the common 'understand' meaning; context usually clarifies.
Синоними
liquidate ('Liquidate' is more formal and often used in legal or business contexts.)
Антоними
invest (To put money into something instead of taking it out.)
Колокации
realize a profit
|realize assets
Теми
finance
|business
Примери
- The company realized a large profit from the sale.
- They realized their assets to pay off debts.
- He hopes to realize value from his investment.
Примери за учащи
- I realize my car for money.
- They realize their house to get cash.
- We realize our old things at the market.
Граматика
Речникова форма
realize
IPA
GB/ɹˈiəlˌaɪz/
US/ɹˈiəlˌaɪz/
Срички и ударение
real - ize (2 срички)
Stress on 1st syllable (real)
Форми на думата
Verb
- Base: realize
- Variant Spelling: realise
- 3rd Person Singular: realizes
- Present Participle: realizing
- Past: realized
Семейство думи
Forms
Core family
Related words
realistic
adjective B1
realistically
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
Граматични акценти
- Spelling Variant: realise Verb
Изрази
make someone realize
1/mˈeɪk sˈʌmwˌʌn ɹˈiəlˌaɪz/
fixed phrase
Cause awareness in someone
To help someone understand something clearly.
Примери
- His words made me realize the importance of family.
- The accident made her realize how short life is.
realize one's potential
1/ɹˈiəlˌaɪz wˈʌnz pətˈɛnʃəl/
fixed phrase
Achieve full capability
To do as well as you possibly can in life or work.
Примери
- The program helps students realize their potential.
- She finally realized her potential as an artist.