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