realizing
Translation
realising, understanding, achieving
Examples
Realizing his mistake, he apologized.
Realising his mistake, he apologised.
She is slowly realizing the danger.
She is slowly realising the danger.
Grammar Patterns
((that...)) to become aware (that...) I am realising that I was wrong.
((sth.)) to become aware of (sth.) He is realising his mistake.
((how/what/why...)) to understand (how/what/why...) She is realising how difficult it is.
Similar Words
Synonyms: understanding, comprehending, achieving; Antonyms: missing, overlooking
Etymology
From 'real' (from Latin 'res', thing) + '-ize' (to make). It means to make something a 'real thing' in your mind (understand) or in the world (achieve).
Memory Tips
The '-ing' ending shows an ongoing process of understanding or achieving.