realizing UK
ˈriːəˌlaɪzɪŋ
See also: realising (US)
Definition

Definition of realizing - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

causing awarenessRareUKcausing someone to become awareRareUK
  • The realizing moment made him understand the truth.
  • The realizing fact changed her perspective.
  • It was a realizing experience for everyone involved.
awakening enlightening informing
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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
uh-ohintj.
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

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  1. French:révélateur, ...
  2. German:bewusstmachend, ...
  3. Italian:illuminante, ...
  4. Spanish:revelador, ...
  5. Portuguese:revelador, ...
  6. Chinese:使人意识到的, ...
  7. Japanese:気づかせる, ...
  8. Arabic:مُفْهِم, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַבְהִיר, ...
  10. Russian:осознающий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:усвідомлюючий, ...
  12. Hindi:जागरूक करने वाला, ...
realize US
ˈriːəlaɪz
See also: realise (UK)

Definition of realize - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
awarenesstr./intr.USbecome aware of a fact or situationtr./intr.US
  • She realized the truth about her friend.
perceive recognize
2.
achievementtr.USachieve something desired or anticipatedtr.US
  • He finally realized his ambition to become a pilot..
accomplish achieve
3.
creationtr.RareUSmake something real or concretetr.RareUS
  • He realized his dream of becoming a doctor.
actualize materialize
4.
financetr.TECH.USconvert assets into cash or equivalentstr.TECH.US
  • They had to realize their assets to cover the debts..
cash in liquidate
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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.

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  1. French:prendre conscience, atteindre, ...
  2. German:erkennen, verwirklichen, ...
  3. Italian:rendersi conto, compiere, ...
  4. Spanish:darse cuenta, alcanzar, ...
  5. Portuguese:perceber, realizar, ...
  6. Chinese:意识到, 实现, ...
  7. Japanese:気づく, 実現する, ...
  8. Arabic:أدرك, حَقَّقَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהָבִין, לְהַגְשִׁים, ...
  10. Russian:осознать, осуществить, ...
  11. Ukrainian:усвідомлювати, здійснити, ...
  12. Hindi:एहसास होना, पूरा करना, ...

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