realize
/ˈriːəlaɪz/
understand, make real
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To suddenly understand something, or to make a dream come true.
"I just realized I forgot my keys."
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I just realized I forgot my keys.
I just realized I forgot my keys.
He realized his dream of becoming a chef.
He realized his dream of becoming a chef.
Do you realize how late it is?
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How do you pronounce realize?
realize is pronounced [/ˈriːəlaɪz/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does realize mean?
realize means "understand, make real". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is realize?
realize is a Beginner-level word.
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Example: "I just realized I forgot my keys." — used to mean "understand, make real".
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