Question 1 · Quick check
realize
CEFRA2
/ˈɹɪə.laɪz/
verb
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In plain English
- 01
verb
To understand or become aware of a fact.
- 02
verb
Extra detailTo cause (something) to seem real; to make realistic; specifically, to present (something) clearly to the mind, a person, (archaic) oneself, etc., so that it seems real.
Examples
It took him some time to realize the importance of the situation.
Life begins when we realize who we really are.
At a glance
Sits at A2 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 5
- Parts of speech
- 1
- Citations
- 5
- Synonyms
- 5
Also pronounced
- /ˈɹi(.ə)ˌlaɪz/
Deep Dive
verb
Extra meaningsTo sense (something) strongly or vividly as if real.
To become aware of, understand, or appreciate (a fact or situation, especially something which has been true for some time).
To convert (something imaginary or planned, as a goal or idea) into reality; to bring into real existence, to make real.
More examples
In contextSarah was discerning enough to realize that her friends were trying to prank her.
He realized that he had left his umbrella on the train.
She desperately yelled at her young daughter, frantic to make her realize what she had done.
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Origin
verb
From real (adjective) + -ize (suffix denoting the making of what is indicated by the word it is attached to), possibly modelled after French réaliser, Middle French réaliser (“to make real; to conver...