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realize

[ree-uh-lahyz] / ˈri əˌlaɪz /
VERB
appreciate, become aware of
Synonyms
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comprehend get grasp know recognize think understand
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apprehend catch conceive discern envisage envision fancy feature image imagine visualize
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be cognizant of become conscious of catch on get it get the idea get the picture get through one's head pick up see daylight take in vision
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disbelieve forget misinterpret miss mistake misunderstand
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disregard lose
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fail ignore neglect
VERB
accomplish
Synonyms
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bring about carry out complete do
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actualize consummate effect effectuate fulfill materialize perfect perform reify
WEAK
bring off bring to fruition carry through corporealize make concrete make good make happen
Antonyms
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halt neglect stop
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fail
WEAK
ignore lose
VERB
gain, earn
Synonyms
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accomplish achieve attain get produce reach receive
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acquire clear make net obtain score win
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bring in go for make a profit rack up sell for take in
Antonyms
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abandon depart fail give in give up leave lose miss surrender
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forfeit
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ignore neglect

Example Sentences

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“Some people start down this path and realize how hard it is. Many will quit. Others keep going because they’re committed to building a better country and a better world.”

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

Unlike the city’s homicide detectives, her students in the department of criminology and criminal justice had nothing but time on their hands, even if they didn’t always realize it.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

In a new Intuit poll, 81% of parents said their current financial stress has made them realize how important it is to teach their kids about money.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

They don’t realize it can actually really, really ruin what you’re trying to build.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

As I meet her eyes, I realize something else: I don’t need her or her approval.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler