realize
gb/ɹˈiəlˌaɪz/ us/ɹˈiəlˌaɪz/
A2
Αγγλικά
~ 1700
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
Ρήμα
A2
state
1
Become aware or understand
To suddenly know or understand something.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to realize [something]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'realize' with 'recognize'. 'Realize' is for understanding or becoming aware, not just seeing something familiar.
Συνώνυμα
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.)
Αντώνυμα
ignore (To deliberately not notice or acknowledge something.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
suddenly realize
|realize the truth
|realize a mistake
|realize what happened
Θέματα
thinking
|communication
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- I realize I am wrong.
- She realizes her bag is not here.
- We realize it is raining.
- They realize they need more time.
Ρήμα
B1
action
2
Achieve something desired
To make an idea, plan, or dream happen in real life.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to realize [a dream/goal/plan]
Συχνό λάθος:
Some learners overuse 'realize' instead of 'achieve' when talking about everyday tasks; 'realize' is more for significant goals.
Συνώνυμα
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.)
Αντώνυμα
abandon (To give up on a plan or goal before achieving it.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
realize a dream
|realize an ambition
|realize your potential
Θέματα
goals
|success
|personal development
|core_vocabulary
|work
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- I want to realize my dream.
- She realizes her goal of travel.
- We realize our plan next year.
Ρήμα
C1
action
3
Convert asset into money
To get money by selling something you own.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to realize [an asset/investment]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may confuse this financial sense with the common 'understand' meaning; context usually clarifies.
Συνώνυμα
liquidate ('Liquidate' is more formal and often used in legal or business contexts.)
Αντώνυμα
invest (To put money into something instead of taking it out.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
realize a profit
|realize assets
Θέματα
finance
|business
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- I realize my car for money.
- They realize their house to get cash.
- We realize our old things at the market.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
realize
IPA
GB/ɹˈiəlˌaɪz/
US/ɹˈiəlˌaɪz/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
real - ize (2 συλλαβές)
Stress on 1st syllable (real)
Τύποι λέξης
Verb
- Base: realize
- Variant Spelling: realise
- 3rd Person Singular: realizes
- Present Participle: realizing
- Past: realized
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
Core family
Related words
realistic
adjective B1
realistically
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
Κύρια σημεία
- Spelling Variant: realise Verb
Εκφράσεις
make someone realize
1/mˈeɪk sˈʌmwˌʌn ɹˈiəlˌaɪz/
fixed phrase
Cause awareness in someone
To help someone understand something clearly.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- The program helps students realize their potential.
- She finally realized her potential as an artist.