realize

/ɹˈiəlaɪz/

/ˈɹiəˌɫaɪz/

[verb]

to realize

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to become aware of a situation or fact

synonyms : agnise

agnize

recognise

recognize

perceive (an idea or situation) mentally

synonyms : realise

see

understand

to give form to something abstract

synonyms : actualise

actualize

realise

substantiate

earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages

synonyms : bring in

expand or complete (a part in a piece of baroque music) by supplying the harmonies indicated in the figured bass

synonyms : realise

convert into cash; of goods and property

synonyms : realise

to achieve something that is desired

Examples

1. They little realized the trouble they had caused.

2. Oh, I didn't realize the time.

3. I realized too late that my partner was using me for my money and connections.

4. I realized I'd been had.

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