realize — to become fully aware of something as a fact; understand clearly
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to become fully aware of something as a fact; understand clearly
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈriːəlaɪz/
Korean meaning: 깨닫다, 실감하다, 인식하다
Korean pronunciation: 리-얼-라이즈 (강세: 리)
Example Sentences
- I realized I was wearing mismatched socks only when I took off my shoes at the airport security.
- Students need to realize that cramming the night before won't guarantee good grades.
- He realized his mistake when his 'sugar' turned out to be salt in his coffee.
realize
VERB//ˈriːəlaɪz//
to become fully aware of something as a fact; understand clearly
A woman realizes her serious debt problem while reviewing financial papers
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Origin
From French 'réaliser', derived from Latin 'realis' meaning 'relating to things' (from 'res' meaning 'thing'), combined with the verb-forming suffix '-ize' (from Greek '-izein'). The word entered English in the 17th century, initially meaning 'to make real or actual', later developing the sense of 'to become aware of'.
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“I realized I was wearing mismatched socks only when I took off my shoes at the airport security.”
“Students need to realize that cramming the night before won't guarantee good grades.”
“He realized his mistake when his 'sugar' turned out to be salt in his coffee.”
“Many people realize the value of health only after they lose it.”
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