realize
gb/ɹˈiəlˌaɪz/ us/ɹˈiəlˌaɪz/
A2
Angielski
~ 1700
Znaczenia
0 znaczeń
Czasownik
A2
state
1
Become aware or understand
To suddenly know or understand something.
Schemat użycia:
to realize [something]
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes confuse 'realize' with 'recognize'. 'Realize' is for understanding or becoming aware, not just seeing something familiar.
Synonimy
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.)
Antonimy
ignore (To deliberately not notice or acknowledge something.)
Kolokacje
suddenly realize
|realize the truth
|realize a mistake
|realize what happened
Tematy
thinking
|communication
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- I realize I am wrong.
- She realizes her bag is not here.
- We realize it is raining.
- They realize they need more time.
Czasownik
B1
action
2
Achieve something desired
To make an idea, plan, or dream happen in real life.
Schemat użycia:
to realize [a dream/goal/plan]
Częsty błąd:
Some learners overuse 'realize' instead of 'achieve' when talking about everyday tasks; 'realize' is more for significant goals.
Synonimy
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.)
Antonimy
abandon (To give up on a plan or goal before achieving it.)
Kolokacje
realize a dream
|realize an ambition
|realize your potential
Tematy
goals
|success
|personal development
|core_vocabulary
|work
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- I want to realize my dream.
- She realizes her goal of travel.
- We realize our plan next year.
Czasownik
C1
action
3
Convert asset into money
To get money by selling something you own.
Schemat użycia:
to realize [an asset/investment]
Częsty błąd:
Learners may confuse this financial sense with the common 'understand' meaning; context usually clarifies.
Synonimy
liquidate ('Liquidate' is more formal and often used in legal or business contexts.)
Antonimy
invest (To put money into something instead of taking it out.)
Kolokacje
realize a profit
|realize assets
Tematy
finance
|business
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- I realize my car for money.
- They realize their house to get cash.
- We realize our old things at the market.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
realize
IPA
GB/ɹˈiəlˌaɪz/
US/ɹˈiəlˌaɪz/
Sylaby i akcent
real - ize (2 sylaby)
Stress on 1st syllable (real)
Formy wyrazu
Verb
- Base: realize
- Variant Spelling: realise
- 3rd Person Singular: realizes
- Present Participle: realizing
- Past: realized
Rodzina wyrazów
Forms
Core family
Related words
realistic
adjective B1
realistically
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
Najważniejsze informacje
- Spelling Variant: realise Verb
Wyrażenia
make someone realize
1/mˈeɪk sˈʌmwˌʌn ɹˈiəlˌaɪz/
fixed phrase
Cause awareness in someone
To help someone understand something clearly.
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady
- The program helps students realize their potential.
- She finally realized her potential as an artist.