realize

Meanings

• Verb

  1. To come to understand or perceive (something) as a consequence of experience, reflection, or information.

  - "After visiting the museum, I finally realized the importance of art in my life."
  - "It was a harsh reality that he couldn't afford the house."
  - "She realized her mistake and corrected it."

• Verb

  2. To make (something, such as a plan or a product) a reality.

  - "The company managed to realize their project on time."
  - "He realized his dream of opening his own business."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɹi.ə.laɪz/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1230289"

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Synonyms

accomplish , actualize , materialize

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with realize
real , veil , heel , deal , peal , steal , reveal

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Variants

List of all variants of realize that leads to same result
realizable , realize , realized , realizer , realizers , realizes , realizing , realisation , realisations , realise , realised , realises , realising , realization , reach her full potential , reach his full potential , reach one's full potential , reach their full potential , reach/realize one's full potential , realize her full potential , realize his full potential , realize one's full potential , realize their full potential

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Forms

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realized, realising, realizable

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old French 'realiser' meaning 'to make real, to render concrete'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'realize' comes from the Latin word 'realis', meaning 'real, genuine, or authentic'.

2. The term 'realization' is also used in psychology to describe the process of becoming aware of one's feelings or thoughts.

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Related Concepts

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1. Understand: Realize is closely related to the concept of understanding. Both words deal with gaining knowledge or awareness.

2. Achieve: Realize also implies bringing something into existence or achieving a goal.

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Culture

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Realize has been used extensively in literature, particularly in the context of personal growth and self-discovery. In music, it is used in song titles and lyrics to convey the idea of understanding or achieving something.

How to Memorize "realize"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the word 'realize' written out in your mind. Now, visualize a lightbulb turning on above your head, symbolizing the idea of gaining new understanding or knowledge.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'realize' with the idea of gaining new knowledge or understanding.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Richard Of York Gave Battle In Vain' to remember the verb tense of realize: Realize, Realized, Realized

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