realize
gb/ɹˈiəlˌaɪz/ us/ɹˈiəlˌaɪz/
A2
Engleză
~ 1700
Sensuri
0 sensuri
Verb
A2
state
1
Become aware or understand
To suddenly know or understand something.
Tipar de utilizare:
to realize [something]
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes confuse 'realize' with 'recognize'. 'Realize' is for understanding or becoming aware, not just seeing something familiar.
Sinonime
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.)
Antonime
ignore (To deliberately not notice or acknowledge something.)
Colocații
suddenly realize
|realize the truth
|realize a mistake
|realize what happened
Teme
thinking
|communication
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- 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.
Tipar de utilizare:
to realize [a dream/goal/plan]
Greșeală frecventă:
Some learners overuse 'realize' instead of 'achieve' when talking about everyday tasks; 'realize' is more for significant goals.
Sinonime
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.)
Antonime
abandon (To give up on a plan or goal before achieving it.)
Colocații
realize a dream
|realize an ambition
|realize your potential
Teme
goals
|success
|personal development
|core_vocabulary
|work
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- 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.
Tipar de utilizare:
to realize [an asset/investment]
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may confuse this financial sense with the common 'understand' meaning; context usually clarifies.
Sinonime
liquidate ('Liquidate' is more formal and often used in legal or business contexts.)
Antonime
invest (To put money into something instead of taking it out.)
Colocații
realize a profit
|realize assets
Teme
finance
|business
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- I realize my car for money.
- They realize their house to get cash.
- We realize our old things at the market.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
realize
IPA
GB/ɹˈiəlˌaɪz/
US/ɹˈiəlˌaɪz/
Silabe și accent
real - ize (2 silabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (real)
Forme ale cuvântului
Verb
- Base: realize
- Variant Spelling: realise
- 3rd Person Singular: realizes
- Present Participle: realizing
- Past: realized
Familie de cuvinte
Forms
Core family
Related words
realistic
adjective B1
realistically
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
Aspecte importante
- Spelling Variant: realise Verb
Expresii
make someone realize
1/mˈeɪk sˈʌmwˌʌn ɹˈiəlˌaɪz/
fixed phrase
Cause awareness in someone
To help someone understand something clearly.
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple
- The program helps students realize their potential.
- She finally realized her potential as an artist.