realize
gb/ɹˈiəlˌaɪz/ us/ɹˈiəlˌaɪz/
A2
English
~ 1700
rájön, felismer, észrevesz, megvalósít, elér, pénzzé tesz, realizál, értékesít
VERB
A2
1
Usage pattern:
to realize [something]
I suddenly realized I had left my phone at home.
Hirtelen rájöttem, hogy otthon hagytam a telefonomat.
She realized the meeting was canceled when she saw the empty room.
Amikor meglátta az üres termet, rájött, hogy a megbeszélést lemondták.
He didn't realize how late it was until he checked his watch.
We only realized our mistake after sending the email.
Learner examples
I realize I am wrong.
Rájövök, hogy tévedek.
She realizes her bag is not here.
Rájön, hogy nincs itt a táskája.
We realize it is raining.
They realize they need more time.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'realize' with 'recognize'. 'Realize' is for understanding or becoming aware, not just seeing something familiar.
Meaning
Become aware or understand
Collocations
suddenly realize
|realize the truth
|realize a mistake
|realize what happened
Synonyms
recognize (Often used for identifying something familiar, while 'realize' focuses on becoming aware or understanding.)
|
understand ('Understand' can be broader and more general, while 'realize' often implies a moment of awareness.)
Antonyms
ignore (To deliberately not notice or acknowledge something.)
Themes
thinking
|communication
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To suddenly know or understand something.
To become fully aware of something as a fact; to understand clearly.
VERB
B1
2
megvalósít
B2
elér
B1
Usage pattern:
to realize [a dream/goal/plan]
She finally realized her dream of opening a café.
Végre megvalósította az álmát, és kávézót nyitott.
He worked hard to realize his ambition of becoming a doctor.
Keményen dolgozott, hogy elérje célját, és orvos legyen.
The project will help young people realize their potential.
Learner examples
I want to realize my dream.
Meg akarom valósítani az álmomat.
She realizes her goal of travel.
Megvalósítja azt a célját, hogy utazhasson.
We realize our plan next year.
Common mistake:
Some learners overuse 'realize' instead of 'achieve' when talking about everyday tasks; 'realize' is more for significant goals.
Meaning
Achieve something desired
Collocations
realize a dream
|realize an ambition
|realize your potential
Synonyms
fulfill ('Fulfill' often suggests completing a duty or satisfying a requirement, while 'realize' emphasizes making something real.)
|
achieve (More general for reaching goals; 'realize' can feel more personal or visionary.)
Antonyms
abandon (To give up on a plan or goal before achieving it.)
Themes
goals
|success
|personal development
|core_vocabulary
|work
Definition
To make an idea, plan, or dream happen in real life.
To cause a plan, dream, or goal to happen; to make it real.
VERB
C1
3
Usage pattern:
to realize [an asset/investment]
The company realized a large profit from the sale.
A vállalat nagy nyereséget realizált az eladásból.
They realized their assets to pay off debts.
Pénzzé tették az eszközeiket, hogy kifizessék az adósságaikat.
He hopes to realize value from his investment.
Learner examples
I realize my car for money.
Pénzzé teszem az autómat, hogy pénzhez jussak.
They realize their house to get cash.
Pénzzé teszik a házukat, hogy készpénzhez jussanak.
We realize our old things at the market.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this financial sense with the common 'understand' meaning; context usually clarifies.
Meaning
Convert asset into money
Collocations
realize a profit
|realize assets
Synonyms
liquidate ('Liquidate' is more formal and often used in legal or business contexts.)
Antonyms
invest (To put money into something instead of taking it out.)
Themes
finance
|business
Definition
To get money by selling something you own.
To obtain money from something, especially by selling it.
Grammar
Dictionary form
realize
IPA
GB/ɹˈiəlˌaɪz/
US/ɹˈiəlˌaɪz/
Syllables & stress
real - ize (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (real)
Word forms
Verb
- Base: realize
- Variant Spelling: realise
- 3rd Person Singular: realizes
- Present Participle: realizing
- Past: realized
Word family
Forms
Core family
Related words
realistic
adjective B1
realistically
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
Highlights
- Spelling Variant: realise Verb
Expressions
make someone realize
1/mˈeɪk sˈʌmwˌʌn ɹˈiəlˌaɪz/
fixed phrase
Cause awareness in someone
To help someone understand something clearly.
Examples
- 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.
Examples
- The program helps students realize their potential.
- She finally realized her potential as an artist.