English

realize

ˈriəˌlaɪz, ˈriː.ə.laɪz, ˈɹi.ə.laɪz, ˈɹɪə.laɪz
Meaning: to understand a situation, sometimes suddenly; to become fully aware of something
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: ˈriː.ə.laɪz, ˈɹi.ə.laɪz, ˈɹɪə.laɪz

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base realize
3rd person singular present realizes
Present participle realizing
Past realized
Will future will realize
Going-to future going to realize
Imperative negative don't realize / do not realize

Example sentences

I realized my mistake.
I realized my mistake.
I didn't realize how much I had missed you.
I didn't realize how much I had missed you.
He realized he was too drunk to drive and called a taxi.
He realized he was too drunk to drive and called a taxi.
He cursed under his breath when he realized he had forgotten his keys.
He cursed under his breath when he realized he had forgotten his keys.
I realized I lost my wallet after I got to the store.
I realized I lost my wallet after I got to the store.

Usage Notes

Frequently used when a piece of information or the reality of a situation becomes clear to someone.

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