Engelsk

realize

gb/ɹˈiəlˌaɪz/ us/ɹˈiəlˌaɪz/
A2 Engelsk
~ 1700
Betydninger
0 betydninger
Verb A2 state
1

Become aware or understand

To suddenly know or understand something.

Bruksmønster: to realize [something]
Vanlig feil:
Learners sometimes confuse 'realize' with 'recognize'. 'Realize' is for understanding or becoming aware, not just seeing something familiar.
Synonymer
recognize (Often used for identifying something familiar, while 'realize' focuses on becoming aware or understanding.) | understand ('Understand' can be broader and more general, while 'realize' often implies a moment of awareness.)
Antonymer
ignore (To deliberately not notice or acknowledge something.)
Ordkombinasjoner
suddenly realize |realize the truth |realize a mistake |realize what happened
Temaer
thinking |communication |daily life |core_vocabulary
Eksempler
  • 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.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
  • I realize I am wrong.
  • She realizes her bag is not here.
  • We realize it is raining.
  • They realize they need more time.
Verb B1 action
2

Achieve something desired

To make an idea, plan, or dream happen in real life.

Bruksmønster: to realize [a dream/goal/plan]
Vanlig feil:
Some learners overuse 'realize' instead of 'achieve' when talking about everyday tasks; 'realize' is more for significant goals.
Synonymer
fulfill ('Fulfill' often suggests completing a duty or satisfying a requirement, while 'realize' emphasizes making something real.) | achieve (More general for reaching goals; 'realize' can feel more personal or visionary.)
Antonymer
abandon (To give up on a plan or goal before achieving it.)
Ordkombinasjoner
realize a dream |realize an ambition |realize your potential
Temaer
goals |success |personal development |core_vocabulary |work
Eksempler
  • 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.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
  • I want to realize my dream.
  • She realizes her goal of travel.
  • We realize our plan next year.
Verb C1 action
3

Convert asset into money

To get money by selling something you own.

Bruksmønster: to realize [an asset/investment]
Vanlig feil:
Learners may confuse this financial sense with the common 'understand' meaning; context usually clarifies.
Synonymer
liquidate ('Liquidate' is more formal and often used in legal or business contexts.)
Antonymer
invest (To put money into something instead of taking it out.)
Ordkombinasjoner
realize a profit |realize assets
Temaer
finance |business
Eksempler
  • 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.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
  • I realize my car for money.
  • They realize their house to get cash.
  • We realize our old things at the market.
Grammatikk
Oppslagsform
realize
IPA
GB/ɹˈiəlˌaɪz/
US/ɹˈiəlˌaɪz/
Stavelser og trykk
real - ize (2 stavelser)
Stress on 1st syllable (real)
Bøyingsformer
Verb
  • Base: realize
  • Variant Spelling: realise
  • 3rd Person Singular: realizes
  • Present Participle: realizing
  • Past: realized
Ordfamilie
Forms
realise verb A2 realizes verb realizing verb realized verb
Core family
realization noun B2 real adjective A2 really adverb A2 reality noun B1
Related words
realistic adjective B1 realistically adverb
Negative and opposite forms
unreal adjective B2 unrealistic adjective B1 unrealistically adverb
Advanced or less common
realism noun B2 realist noun B2
Viktige punkter
  • Spelling Variant: realise Verb
Uttrykk

make someone realize

1
/mˈeɪk sˈʌmwˌʌn ɹˈiəlˌaɪz/
fixed phrase

Cause awareness in someone

To help someone understand something clearly.

Eksempler
  • 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.

Eksempler
  • The program helps students realize their potential.
  • She finally realized her potential as an artist.

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