Englisch

realise

gb/ɹˈiəlˌaɪz/ us/ɹˈiəlˌaɪz/
A2 Englisch
~ 1100
Bedeutungen
0 Bedeutungen
Verb A2 state
1

Become aware or understand

To understand or know something suddenly or clearly.

Verwendungsmuster: to realise [something]
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners sometimes confuse 'realise' with 'recognise'. 'Recognise' is about knowing something from seeing or hearing it before, while 'realise' is about understanding a fact or situation.
Synonyme
understand (Broader term for grasping meaning or facts; not always sudden.) | recognise (Often used when identifying something seen before; overlaps when it means 'acknowledge as true'.)
Antonyme
ignore (To deliberately avoid noticing or acknowledging something.)
Wortverbindungen
suddenly realise |only just realise |realise the truth |realise a mistake |realise a dream
Themen
thinking |communication |daily life |core_vocabulary
Beispiele
  • I suddenly realised I had left my keys at home.
  • She didn't realise how late it was.
  • He realised that he had made a big mistake.
  • We only realised the danger when it was too late.
Beispiele für Lernende
  • I realised I was wrong.
  • She realised her phone was missing.
  • They realised they were lost.
  • He realised the answer was simple.
Verb B1 action
2

Make something real or happen

To make an idea, dream, or plan happen in real life.

Verwendungsmuster: to realise [a goal/dream/plan]
Häufiger Fehler:
Some learners think 'realise' here means 'understand', but in this sense it means 'make real'. Context is important.
Synonyme
achieve (Focuses on successfully reaching a goal; does not always imply making an abstract idea real.) | fulfil (Often used for satisfying requirements or ambitions; more formal than 'realise'.)
Antonyme
abandon (To give up on a plan or goal without making it real.)
Wortverbindungen
realise a dream |realise an ambition |realise a vision
Themen
goals |achievement |daily life |core_vocabulary |work
Beispiele
  • She finally realised her dream of becoming a doctor.
  • The project was realised after years of planning.
  • They worked hard to realise their vision for the company.
Beispiele für Lernende
  • He realised his goal to travel abroad.
  • She realised her dream to be a teacher.
  • They realised their plan for a new park.
Verb formal B2 action
3

Sell assets for money

To sell something valuable to get money for it.

Verwendungsmuster: to realise [assets/investment/profit]
Synonyme
liquidate (More formal and business-oriented; often used in legal or financial contexts.)
Antonyme
acquire (To obtain or buy assets instead of selling them.)
Wortverbindungen
realise assets |realise a profit |realise capital
Themen
business |finance
Beispiele
  • The company realised its assets to pay off debts.
  • Investors hope to realise a profit from the sale.
  • They realised their shares at a good price.
Beispiele für Lernende
  • The shop realised its stock to get money.
  • He realised his car to pay bills.
  • They realised the land to make cash.
Grammatik
Grundform
realise
IPA
GB/ɹˈiəlˌaɪz/
US/ɹˈiəlˌaɪz/
Silben & Betonung
real - ise (2 Silben)
Stress on 1st syllable (real)
Wortformen
Verb
  • Base: realise
  • Variant Spelling: realize
  • 3rd Person Singular: realises
  • Present Participle: realising
  • Past: realised
Wortfamilie
Forms
realize verb A2 realises verb realising verb realised verb
Core family
realisation noun B2 realistic adjective B1 reality noun B1
Related words
real adjective A2 realistically adverb
Negative and opposite forms
unrealistic adjective B1 unreal adjective B2
Advanced or less common
unrealistically adverb
Grammatik-Highlights
  • Spelling Variant: realize Verb
Ausdrücke

come to realise

1
/kˈʌm tə ɹˈiəlˌaɪz/
fixed phrase

Gradually understand something is true

To slowly understand something over time.

Beispiele
  • Over the years, he came to realise how important family is.
  • She came to realise that she needed a change in her life.

realise one's potential

1
/ɹˈiəlˌaɪz wˈʌnz pətˈɛnʃəl/
fixed phrase

Achieve all you are capable of

To do as well as you possibly can with your skills and abilities.

Beispiele
  • With the right training, she could realise her full potential.
  • The program helps young athletes realise their potential.

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