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realize

verb

/ˈriːəlaɪz/

Meaning

to become aware of; to understand clearly; to achieve or make real

to become fully aware of something as a fact; to understand clearly

I didn't realize how late it was until I checked the clock.

She suddenly realized that she had left her keys at home.

understand, recognize, comprehend, achieve, grasp

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understand, recognize, comprehend, achieve

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understand, recognize, comprehend, grasp

misunderstand, ignore, overlook, fail

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misunderstand, ignore, overlook, fail

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misunderstand, ignore, overlook

realize potential, realize dreams, suddenly realize, realize mistake, realize the truth, realize one's mistake

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realize potential, realize dreams, suddenly realize, realize mistake

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realize the truth, realize one's mistake, suddenly realize

to prepare and use land for crops; to develop a quality or relationship

to imitate someone or something with the intent to equal or surpass

to change something slightly to make it more suitable or effective

To take air into the lungs and send it out again.

To protect someone or something from harm or attack.

to be a sign or warning that something will happen; to foreshadow