realize
gb/ɹˈiəlˌaɪz/ us/ɹˈiəlˌaɪz/
A2
Anglais
~ 1700
Sens
0 sens
Verbe
A2
state
1
Become aware or understand
To suddenly know or understand something.
Schéma d’usage :
to realize [something]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'realize' with 'recognize'. 'Realize' is for understanding or becoming aware, not just seeing something familiar.
Synonymes
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.)
Antonymes
ignore (To deliberately not notice or acknowledge something.)
Collocations
suddenly realize
|realize the truth
|realize a mistake
|realize what happened
Thèmes
thinking
|communication
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- I realize I am wrong.
- She realizes her bag is not here.
- We realize it is raining.
- They realize they need more time.
Verbe
B1
action
2
Achieve something desired
To make an idea, plan, or dream happen in real life.
Schéma d’usage :
to realize [a dream/goal/plan]
Erreur fréquente :
Some learners overuse 'realize' instead of 'achieve' when talking about everyday tasks; 'realize' is more for significant goals.
Synonymes
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.)
Antonymes
abandon (To give up on a plan or goal before achieving it.)
Collocations
realize a dream
|realize an ambition
|realize your potential
Thèmes
goals
|success
|personal development
|core_vocabulary
|work
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- I want to realize my dream.
- She realizes her goal of travel.
- We realize our plan next year.
Verbe
C1
action
3
Convert asset into money
To get money by selling something you own.
Schéma d’usage :
to realize [an asset/investment]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may confuse this financial sense with the common 'understand' meaning; context usually clarifies.
Synonymes
liquidate ('Liquidate' is more formal and often used in legal or business contexts.)
Antonymes
invest (To put money into something instead of taking it out.)
Collocations
realize a profit
|realize assets
Thèmes
finance
|business
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- I realize my car for money.
- They realize their house to get cash.
- We realize our old things at the market.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
realize
API
GB/ɹˈiəlˌaɪz/
US/ɹˈiəlˌaɪz/
Syllabes et accentuation
real - ize (2 syllabes)
Stress on 1st syllable (real)
Formes du mot
Verb
- Base: realize
- Variant Spelling: realise
- 3rd Person Singular: realizes
- Present Participle: realizing
- Past: realized
Famille de mots
Forms
Core family
Related words
realistic
adjective B1
realistically
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
Points clés
- Spelling Variant: realise Verb
Expressions
make someone realize
1/mˈeɪk sˈʌmwˌʌn ɹˈiəlˌaɪz/
fixed phrase
Cause awareness in someone
To help someone understand something clearly.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- The program helps students realize their potential.
- She finally realized her potential as an artist.