realize
pronunciation
How to pronounce realize in British English:
UK [ˈriːəlaɪz]
How to pronounce realize in American English:
US [ˈriːəlaɪz]
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- Verb:
- be fully aware or cognizant of
- perceive (an idea or situation) mentally
- make real or concrete; give reality or substance to
- earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
- convert into cash; of goods and property
- expand or complete (a thorough-based part in a piece of baroque music) by supplying the harmonies indicated in the figured bass
Word Origin
- realize (v.)
- 1610s, "bring into existence," from French réaliser "make real" (16c.), from Middle French real "actual" (see real (adj.)). Sense of "understand clearly, make real in the mind" is first recorded 1775. Sense of "obtain, amass" is from 1753. Related: Realized; realizing.
Synonym
Example
- 1. She made me realize I was only half-alive .
- 2. Now I realize that 's not a realistic daily occurrence .
- 3. We need huge input to realize this project .
- 4. Realize what bothers you may not bother your friend .
- 5. Rookies may not realize this .