realize
gb/ɹˈiəlˌaɪz/ us/ɹˈiəlˌaɪz/
A2
Inglês
~ 1700
Aceções
0 aceções
Verbo
A2
state
1
Become aware or understand
To suddenly know or understand something.
Padrão de uso:
to realize [something]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'realize' with 'recognize'. 'Realize' is for understanding or becoming aware, not just seeing something familiar.
Sinónimos
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.)
Antónimos
ignore (To deliberately not notice or acknowledge something.)
Colocações
suddenly realize
|realize the truth
|realize a mistake
|realize what happened
Temas
thinking
|communication
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- I realize I am wrong.
- She realizes her bag is not here.
- We realize it is raining.
- They realize they need more time.
Verbo
B1
action
2
Achieve something desired
To make an idea, plan, or dream happen in real life.
Padrão de uso:
to realize [a dream/goal/plan]
Erro comum:
Some learners overuse 'realize' instead of 'achieve' when talking about everyday tasks; 'realize' is more for significant goals.
Sinónimos
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.)
Antónimos
abandon (To give up on a plan or goal before achieving it.)
Colocações
realize a dream
|realize an ambition
|realize your potential
Temas
goals
|success
|personal development
|core_vocabulary
|work
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- I want to realize my dream.
- She realizes her goal of travel.
- We realize our plan next year.
Verbo
C1
action
3
Convert asset into money
To get money by selling something you own.
Padrão de uso:
to realize [an asset/investment]
Erro comum:
Learners may confuse this financial sense with the common 'understand' meaning; context usually clarifies.
Sinónimos
liquidate ('Liquidate' is more formal and often used in legal or business contexts.)
Antónimos
invest (To put money into something instead of taking it out.)
Colocações
realize a profit
|realize assets
Temas
finance
|business
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- I realize my car for money.
- They realize their house to get cash.
- We realize our old things at the market.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
realize
IPA
GB/ɹˈiəlˌaɪz/
US/ɹˈiəlˌaɪz/
Sílabas e acento
real - ize (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (real)
Formas da palavra
Verb
- Base: realize
- Variant Spelling: realise
- 3rd Person Singular: realizes
- Present Participle: realizing
- Past: realized
Família de palavras
Forms
Core family
Related words
realistic
adjective B1
realistically
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
Destaques
- Spelling Variant: realise Verb
Expressões
make someone realize
1/mˈeɪk sˈʌmwˌʌn ɹˈiəlˌaɪz/
fixed phrase
Cause awareness in someone
To help someone understand something clearly.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- The program helps students realize their potential.
- She finally realized her potential as an artist.