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realize
verb as in appreciate, become aware of
verb as in accomplish
Strongest matches
Strong matches
actualize, consummate, effect, effectuate, fulfill, materialize, perfect, perform, reify
Weak matches
bring off, bring to fruition, carry through, corporealize, make concrete, make good, make happen
Example Sentences
Borrowers often sign up for student loans without realizing how far into adulthood the debt can follow them.
“Having that sort of awakening is good for you. I was able to look at myself, early in life, and realize that I don’t think this is for me.”
I don’t mind notes, but I think I realized how thirsty I was for a bit of quivering lip.”
In the Doherty incident, text messages displayed in court show Young claimed he didn’t realize why pulling his gun was wrong until after it happened.
“I’m in the very sad stage, and I’m realizing my losses,” she said.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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