realize
gb/ɹˈiəlˌaɪz/ us/ɹˈiəlˌaɪz/
A2
英語
~ 1700
語義
0件の語義
動詞
A2
state
1
Become aware or understand
To suddenly know or understand something.
用法パターン：
to realize [something]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'realize' with 'recognize'. 'Realize' is for understanding or becoming aware, not just seeing something familiar.
類義語
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.)
対義語
ignore (To deliberately not notice or acknowledge something.)
コロケーション
suddenly realize
|realize the truth
|realize a mistake
|realize what happened
テーマ
thinking
|communication
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- I realize I am wrong.
- She realizes her bag is not here.
- We realize it is raining.
- They realize they need more time.
動詞
B1
action
2
Achieve something desired
To make an idea, plan, or dream happen in real life.
用法パターン：
to realize [a dream/goal/plan]
よくある間違い：
Some learners overuse 'realize' instead of 'achieve' when talking about everyday tasks; 'realize' is more for significant goals.
類義語
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.)
対義語
abandon (To give up on a plan or goal before achieving it.)
コロケーション
realize a dream
|realize an ambition
|realize your potential
テーマ
goals
|success
|personal development
|core_vocabulary
|work
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- I want to realize my dream.
- She realizes her goal of travel.
- We realize our plan next year.
動詞
C1
action
3
Convert asset into money
To get money by selling something you own.
用法パターン：
to realize [an asset/investment]
よくある間違い：
Learners may confuse this financial sense with the common 'understand' meaning; context usually clarifies.
類義語
liquidate ('Liquidate' is more formal and often used in legal or business contexts.)
対義語
invest (To put money into something instead of taking it out.)
コロケーション
realize a profit
|realize assets
テーマ
finance
|business
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- I realize my car for money.
- They realize their house to get cash.
- We realize our old things at the market.
文法
辞書形
realize
IPA
GB/ɹˈiəlˌaɪz/
US/ɹˈiəlˌaɪz/
音節・強勢
real - ize （2音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (real)
活用形
Verb
- Base: realize
- Variant Spelling: realise
- 3rd Person Singular: realizes
- Present Participle: realizing
- Past: realized
関連語
Forms
Core family
Related words
realistic
adjective B1
realistically
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
文法ポイント
- Spelling Variant: realise Verb
表現
make someone realize
1/mˈeɪk sˈʌmwˌʌn ɹˈiəlˌaɪz/
fixed phrase
Cause awareness in someone
To help someone understand something clearly.
例文
- 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.
例文
- The program helps students realize their potential.
- She finally realized her potential as an artist.