realize
gb/ɹˈiəlˌaɪz/ us/ɹˈiəlˌaɪz/
A2
Английский
~ 1700
Значения
0 значений
Глагол
A2
state
1
Become aware or understand
To suddenly know or understand something.
Модель употребления:
to realize [something]
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'realize' with 'recognize'. 'Realize' is for understanding or becoming aware, not just seeing something familiar.
Синонимы
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.)
Антонимы
ignore (To deliberately not notice or acknowledge something.)
Коллокации
suddenly realize
|realize the truth
|realize a mistake
|realize what happened
Темы
thinking
|communication
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- I realize I am wrong.
- She realizes her bag is not here.
- We realize it is raining.
- They realize they need more time.
Глагол
B1
action
2
Achieve something desired
To make an idea, plan, or dream happen in real life.
Модель употребления:
to realize [a dream/goal/plan]
Частая ошибка:
Some learners overuse 'realize' instead of 'achieve' when talking about everyday tasks; 'realize' is more for significant goals.
Синонимы
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.)
Антонимы
abandon (To give up on a plan or goal before achieving it.)
Коллокации
realize a dream
|realize an ambition
|realize your potential
Темы
goals
|success
|personal development
|core_vocabulary
|work
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- I want to realize my dream.
- She realizes her goal of travel.
- We realize our plan next year.
Глагол
C1
action
3
Convert asset into money
To get money by selling something you own.
Модель употребления:
to realize [an asset/investment]
Частая ошибка:
Learners may confuse this financial sense with the common 'understand' meaning; context usually clarifies.
Синонимы
liquidate ('Liquidate' is more formal and often used in legal or business contexts.)
Антонимы
invest (To put money into something instead of taking it out.)
Коллокации
realize a profit
|realize assets
Темы
finance
|business
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- I realize my car for money.
- They realize their house to get cash.
- We realize our old things at the market.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
realize
IPA
GB/ɹˈiəlˌaɪz/
US/ɹˈiəlˌaɪz/
Слоги и ударение
real - ize (2 слога)
Stress on 1st syllable (real)
Формы слова
Verb
- Base: realize
- Variant Spelling: realise
- 3rd Person Singular: realizes
- Present Participle: realizing
- Past: realized
Родственные слова
Forms
Core family
Related words
realistic
adjective B1
realistically
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
Ключевые моменты
- Spelling Variant: realise Verb
Выражения
make someone realize
1/mˈeɪk sˈʌmwˌʌn ɹˈiəlˌaɪz/
fixed phrase
Cause awareness in someone
To help someone understand something clearly.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- The program helps students realize their potential.
- She finally realized her potential as an artist.