CEFR A2

realize

verb

Meaning

To understand or become aware of something.

Examples

I suddenly realized that I had forgotten my keys.
He realized his mistake and apologized.

Synonyms: know, understand, recognize, comprehend

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realize (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈriːəlaɪz/

Definition

To understand or become aware of something.

Examples

I suddenly realized that I had forgotten my keys.
He realized his mistake and apologized.
Did you realize how much this means to me?

How to Use realize

realize that (collocation): To become aware of a fact or situation. — "I didn't realize that you were waiting."
realize how (collocation): To understand the degree or extent of something. — "He didn't realize how difficult the exam would be."
realize the importance of (collocation): To understand how significant something is. — "We need to realize the importance of recycling."

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