realize
gb/ɹˈiəlˌaɪz/ us/ɹˈiəlˌaɪz/
A2
영어
~ 1700
의미
의미 0개
동사
A2
state
1
Become aware or understand
To suddenly know or understand something.
사용 패턴：
to realize [something]
자주 하는 실수：
Learners sometimes confuse 'realize' with 'recognize'. 'Realize' is for understanding or becoming aware, not just seeing something familiar.
유의어
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.)
반의어
ignore (To deliberately not notice or acknowledge something.)
연어
suddenly realize
|realize the truth
|realize a mistake
|realize what happened
주제
thinking
|communication
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
예문
- 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.
학습자용 예문
- I realize I am wrong.
- She realizes her bag is not here.
- We realize it is raining.
- They realize they need more time.
동사
B1
action
2
Achieve something desired
To make an idea, plan, or dream happen in real life.
사용 패턴：
to realize [a dream/goal/plan]
자주 하는 실수：
Some learners overuse 'realize' instead of 'achieve' when talking about everyday tasks; 'realize' is more for significant goals.
유의어
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.)
반의어
abandon (To give up on a plan or goal before achieving it.)
연어
realize a dream
|realize an ambition
|realize your potential
주제
goals
|success
|personal development
|core_vocabulary
|work
예문
- 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.
학습자용 예문
- I want to realize my dream.
- She realizes her goal of travel.
- We realize our plan next year.
동사
C1
action
3
Convert asset into money
To get money by selling something you own.
사용 패턴：
to realize [an asset/investment]
자주 하는 실수：
Learners may confuse this financial sense with the common 'understand' meaning; context usually clarifies.
유의어
liquidate ('Liquidate' is more formal and often used in legal or business contexts.)
반의어
invest (To put money into something instead of taking it out.)
연어
realize a profit
|realize assets
주제
finance
|business
예문
- 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.
학습자용 예문
- I realize my car for money.
- They realize their house to get cash.
- We realize our old things at the market.
문법
기본형
realize
IPA
GB/ɹˈiəlˌaɪz/
US/ɹˈiəlˌaɪz/
음절 및 강세
real - ize （2음절）
Stress on 1st syllable (real)
활용형
Verb
- Base: realize
- Variant Spelling: realise
- 3rd Person Singular: realizes
- Present Participle: realizing
- Past: realized
관련 단어
Forms
Core family
Related words
realistic
adjective B1
realistically
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
핵심 포인트
- Spelling Variant: realise Verb
표현
make someone realize
1/mˈeɪk sˈʌmwˌʌn ɹˈiəlˌaɪz/
fixed phrase
Cause awareness in someone
To help someone understand something clearly.
예문
- 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.
예문
- The program helps students realize their potential.
- She finally realized her potential as an artist.