realise
gb/ɹˈiəlˌaɪz/ us/ɹˈiəlˌaɪz/
A2
Anglais
~ 1100
Sens
0 sens
Verbe
A2
state
1
Become aware or understand
To understand or know something suddenly or clearly.
Schéma d’usage :
to realise [something]
Erreur fréquente :
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.
Synonymes
understand (Broader term for grasping meaning or facts; not always sudden.)
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recognise (Often used when identifying something seen before; overlaps when it means 'acknowledge as true'.)
Antonymes
ignore (To deliberately avoid noticing or acknowledging something.)
Collocations
suddenly realise
|only just realise
|realise the truth
|realise a mistake
|realise a dream
Thèmes
thinking
|communication
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- I realised I was wrong.
- She realised her phone was missing.
- They realised they were lost.
- He realised the answer was simple.
Verbe
B1
action
2
Make something real or happen
To make an idea, dream, or plan happen in real life.
Schéma d’usage :
to realise [a goal/dream/plan]
Erreur fréquente :
Some learners think 'realise' here means 'understand', but in this sense it means 'make real'. Context is important.
Synonymes
achieve (Focuses on successfully reaching a goal; does not always imply making an abstract idea real.)
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fulfil (Often used for satisfying requirements or ambitions; more formal than 'realise'.)
Antonymes
abandon (To give up on a plan or goal without making it real.)
Collocations
realise a dream
|realise an ambition
|realise a vision
Thèmes
goals
|achievement
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|work
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- He realised his goal to travel abroad.
- She realised her dream to be a teacher.
- They realised their plan for a new park.
Verbe
formal
B2
action
3
Sell assets for money
To sell something valuable to get money for it.
Schéma d’usage :
to realise [assets/investment/profit]
Synonymes
liquidate (More formal and business-oriented; often used in legal or financial contexts.)
Antonymes
acquire (To obtain or buy assets instead of selling them.)
Collocations
realise assets
|realise a profit
|realise capital
Thèmes
business
|finance
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- The shop realised its stock to get money.
- He realised his car to pay bills.
- They realised the land to make cash.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
realise
API
GB/ɹˈiəlˌaɪz/
US/ɹˈiəlˌaɪz/
Syllabes et accentuation
real - ise (2 syllabes)
Stress on 1st syllable (real)
Formes du mot
Verb
- Base: realise
- Variant Spelling: realize
- 3rd Person Singular: realises
- Present Participle: realising
- Past: realised
Famille de mots
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
Points clés
- 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.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- With the right training, she could realise her full potential.
- The program helps young athletes realise their potential.