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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 delight or charm greatly; to cast a spell over

to say no; to decline to accept or do something

To make the best or most effective use of a situation, opportunity, or resource.

to make blessed or holy, especially in the Roman Catholic Church, to declare a deceased person to be...

To fill with intense delight; to captivate or enchant.

To perceive or recognize something; to distinguish with difficulty by sight or with the other senses...