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Definition realize in American English

realize verb

verb
/ˈriəˌlaɪz/

▪ belatedly, gradually, instantly, quickly, soon, suddenly

1

to gradually begin to understand something that you did not know or notice before

Example

I soon realized my mistake.

Example

It was some time before he realized he'd offended them.

Example

She realized with growing dismay that the man was drunk.

Example

I now realize how much I miss him.

Synonyms and related words
understand know work out
2

to know and understand something

Example

Almost without realizing it, he began to sing.

Example

It's important to realize that this situation is only temporary.

Example

At the time I never even realized how unhappy I was.

Synonyms and related words
know realize have heard of
2.1

used for showing someone that you understand their feelings

Example

We realize that this is difficult for you to accept, but it's for the best.

Synonyms and related words
of course OK all right
3

to achieve something that you have planned or hoped for

Example

Their expectations of huge profits were never fully realized.

Example

He finally realized his boyhood ambition to become a dancer.

Synonyms and related words
implement go through with carry through
4

to obtain an amount of money by selling something

Synonyms and related words
generate get get back
Definition realize in American English