realize
Translation
to realise, to realize
Examples
I didn't realize the time.
I didn't realise the time.
She realized her dream of becoming a doctor.
She realised her dream of becoming a doctor.
He realized a large profit from the sale.
He realised a large profit from the sale.
Grammar Patterns
((to realise sth.)) to become aware of (sth.) I suddenly realised my mistake.
((to realise that ...)) to become aware that... He realised that he was lost.
((to realise sth.)) to achieve (sth.) She realised her ambition to be a writer.
Similar Words
Synonyms: understand, comprehend, achieve, accomplish
Etymology
From 'real' + '-ize', a verb-forming suffix meaning 'to make or become'.
Memory Tips
To make something 'real' in your mind is to 'understand' it. To make something 'real' in the world is to 'achieve' it.