Pronunciation

/rɪˈaɪzəl/

Definitions

Verb

1. To realize (v):

   • Meaning: To become aware of something, especially after some thought or effort; to comprehend or acknowledge the truth or significance of a fact, idea, or situation.
   • Example: “After years of hard work, he finally realized his dream of becoming a doctor.”
   • Synonyms: acknowledge, comprehend, grasp, understand, perceive

2. To actualize (v, informal):

   • Meaning: To bring (an idea or plan) into existence or reality.
   • Example: “Their vision for a sustainable community was successfully realized through collaborative efforts.”

Noun

• Realization (noun):
  • Meaning: The act of realizing something, or the state of being realized.
  • Example: “The realization of their shared goal brought them closer together.”
  • Synonyms: understanding, comprehension, awareness, realization, achievement

Adjective

• Realized (adj):
  • Meaning: Having been made real or actual; accomplished.
  • Example: “The project was a realized success, exceeding expectations.”
  • Synonyms: fulfilled, actual, implemented, attained

Phrases

• “Realize the importance of something”
• “A sudden realization hit him”
• “The realization of one’s potential”
• “The project’s realized benefits”

Example Sentences

• Verb: “Only after the meeting did he fully realize the magnitude of the problem.”
• Noun: “Her lifelong dream had finally come to fruition with her music album’s realization.”
• Adjective: “The project was a well-realized plan, with all components completed.”

Synonyms

• Understand
• Become aware of
• Recognize
• Acknowledge
• Achieve
• Actualize
• Grasp
• Perceive