Definition
Definition of realizing - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
causing awarenessRare UK causing someone to become awareRare UK
- The realizing moment made him understand the truth.
- The realizing fact changed her perspective.
- It was a realizing experience for everyone involved.
Origin of realizing
Latin, realis (actual) + -ize (verb suffix)
Terms with realizing included in their meaning
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unnoticed
without realizing or noticing
start realizing
begin to think or feel something
realization
realizing something important suddenly
inner worry
sudden dread from realizing trouble may be coming
realization
expression of realizing a mistake or problem
awareness
realizing or understanding something
change of heart
change opinion after realizing the truth
mistaken belief
believe something false or incorrect without realizing it
problem
realizing there's no solution to a problem
realization
moment of realizing something is wrong
realization
realizing a mistake or poor decision
unexpected trouble
get involved in something difficult or unpleasant without realizing
finding or awareness
finding or realizing something again after it was lost or forgotten
realization
suddenly realizing unrealistic expectations
realization
realizing something after being confused
unaware
without realizing potential problems
metaphysics
believer in realizing a concept of the Absolute
thoughtful giving
showing care or generosity without realizing the other's importance
LGBT
person recently realizing they are transgender
unintentionally
without realizing or intending
story insight
realizing something in a story is disturbing after thinking about it
realization
move beyond previous knowledge by realizing its limitations
psychology
realizing your full potential and becoming your best self
realization
realizing something just now
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- French:révélateur, ...
- German:bewusstmachend, ...
- Italian:illuminante, ...
- Spanish:revelador, ...
- Portuguese:revelador, ...
- Chinese:使人意识到的, ...
- Japanese:気づかせる, ...
- Arabic:مُفْهِم, ...
- Hebrew:מַבְהִיר, ...
- Russian:осознающий, ...
- Ukrainian:усвідомлюючий, ...
- Hindi:जागरूक करने वाला, ...
Definition of realize - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
awarenesstr./intr. US become aware of a fact or situationtr./intr. US
- She realized the truth about her friend.
2.
achievementtr. US achieve something desired or anticipatedtr. US
- He finally realized his ambition to become a pilot..
3.
creationtr. Rare US make something real or concretetr. Rare US
- He realized his dream of becoming a doctor.
4.
financetr. TECH. US convert assets into cash or equivalentstr. TECH. US
- They had to realize their assets to cover the debts..
Expressions with realize
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make ambitions come true
He moved to the city to realize his dreams of being an actor.
gradually understand or become aware of something
She came to realize the importance of family over time.
achieve a long-held personal goal or ambition
She worked hard to realize a dream of becoming a doctor.
achieve a long-term goal or dream
She worked hard to realize her ambition of becoming a doctor.
achieve the best you are capable of
She worked hard to realize her potential.
make the most feared thing actually happen
Losing the game realized his worst fears.
Origin of realize
Middle English, real (actual) + -ize (to make)
Examples of realize in a sentence
They realized the importance of teamwork. She realized her dream of traveling the world. They realized their goal of opening a restaurant. She realized her vision by opening a community center. The artist realized his concept through a stunning sculpture. The company decided to realize its investments.
They needed to realize some assets quickly.
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- French:prendre conscience, atteindre, ...
- German:erkennen, verwirklichen, ...
- Italian:rendersi conto, compiere, ...
- Spanish:darse cuenta, alcanzar, ...
- Portuguese:perceber, realizar, ...
- Chinese:意识到, 实现, ...
- Japanese:気づく, 実現する, ...
- Arabic:أدرك, حَقَّقَ, ...
- Hebrew:לְהָבִין, לְהַגְשִׁים, ...
- Russian:осознать, осуществить, ...
- Ukrainian:усвідомлювати, здійснити, ...
- Hindi:एहसास होना, पूरा करना, ...
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