realise
gb/ɹˈiəlˌaɪz/ us/ɹˈiəlˌaɪz/
A2
English
~ 1100
rájön, felismer, észrevesz, megvalósít, valóra vált, pénzzé tesz, realizál, értékesít
VERB
A2
1
Usage pattern:
to realise [something]
I suddenly realised I had left my keys at home.
Hirtelen rájöttem, hogy otthon hagytam a kulcsaimat.
She didn't realise how late it was.
Nem vette észre, milyen késő van.
He realised that he had made a big mistake.
We only realised the danger when it was too late.
Learner examples
I realised I was wrong.
Rájöttem, hogy tévedtem.
She realised her phone was missing.
Észrevette, hogy eltűnt a telefonja.
They realised they were lost.
He realised the answer was simple.
Common mistake:
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.
Meaning
Become aware or understand
Collocations
suddenly realise
|only just realise
|realise the truth
|realise a mistake
|realise a dream
Synonyms
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'.)
Antonyms
ignore (To deliberately avoid noticing or acknowledging something.)
Themes
thinking
|communication
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To understand or know something suddenly or clearly.
To become fully aware of something as a fact; to understand clearly.
VERB
B1
2
megvalósít
B1
valóra vált
B2
Usage pattern:
to realise [a goal/dream/plan]
She finally realised her dream of becoming a doctor.
Végre valóra váltotta az álmát: orvos lett.
The project was realised after years of planning.
A projektet több évnyi tervezés után valósították meg.
They worked hard to realise their vision for the company.
Learner examples
He realised his goal to travel abroad.
Megvalósította azt a célját, hogy külföldre utazzon.
She realised her dream to be a teacher.
Valóra váltotta az álmát: tanár lett.
They realised their plan for a new park.
Common mistake:
Some learners think 'realise' here means 'understand', but in this sense it means 'make real'. Context is important.
Meaning
Make something real or happen
Collocations
realise a dream
|realise an ambition
|realise a vision
Synonyms
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'.)
Antonyms
abandon (To give up on a plan or goal without making it real.)
Themes
goals
|achievement
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|work
Definition
To make an idea, dream, or plan happen in real life.
To cause a plan, dream, or idea to happen or exist in reality.
VERB
B2
FORMAL
3
Usage pattern:
to realise [assets/investment/profit]
The company realised its assets to pay off debts.
A vállalat pénzzé tette a vagyonelemeit, hogy rendezze az adósságait.
Investors hope to realise a profit from the sale.
A befektetők azt remélik, hogy az eladásból nyereséget realizálnak.
They realised their shares at a good price.
Learner examples
The shop realised its stock to get money.
Az üzlet pénzzé tette a készletét, hogy pénzhez jusson.
He realised his car to pay bills.
Pénzzé tette az autóját, hogy ki tudja fizetni a számláit.
They realised the land to make cash.
Meaning
Sell assets for money
Collocations
realise assets
|realise a profit
|realise capital
Synonyms
liquidate (More formal and business-oriented; often used in legal or financial contexts.)
Antonyms
acquire (To obtain or buy assets instead of selling them.)
Themes
business
|finance
Definition
To sell something valuable to get money for it.
To sell property, investments, or other assets for money.
Grammar
Dictionary form
realise
IPA
GB/ɹˈiəlˌaɪz/
US/ɹˈiəlˌaɪz/
Syllables & stress
real - ise (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (real)
Word forms
Verb
- Base: realise
- Variant Spelling: realize
- 3rd Person Singular: realises
- Present Participle: realising
- Past: realised
Word family
Forms
Core family
Related words
real
adjective A2
realistically
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
unrealistic
adjective B1
unreal
adjective B2
Advanced or less common
unrealistically
adverb
Highlights
- Spelling Variant: realize Verb
Expressions
come to realise
1/kˈʌm tə ɹˈiəlˌaɪz/
fixed phrase
Gradually understand something is true
To slowly understand something over time.
Examples
- 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.
Examples
- With the right training, she could realise her full potential.
- The program helps young athletes realise their potential.