realize

verb
UK: /ˈrɪəlaɪz/
US: /ˈriːəlaɪz/

  1. To understand something clearly.

    1. I realize now that I was wrong. [ ] [ ]
    2. After a while I began to realize that they were making fun of me. [ ] [ ]

  2. To become aware of something.

    1. I didn't realize it was so late. [ ] [ ]
    2. She didn't realize how much the decision would affect her life. [ ] [ ]

  3. To achieve something that you were hoping for.

    1. They realize their dreams. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many people don't realize their full potential in their careers. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

understand comprehend achieve attain recognize appreciate

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "realize" in English means: To understand something clearly., To become aware of something., To achieve something that you were hoping for..

The phonetic transcription of "realize" is /ˈrɪəlaɪz/ in British English and /ˈriːəlaɪz/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "realize": understand, comprehend, achieve, attain, recognize, appreciate.

Example usage of "realize": "I realize now that I was wrong.". More examples on the page.