realizing (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈriːəlaɪzɪŋ/

Definition

Becoming aware of something, or understanding a situation, fact, or problem.

Examples

• He was realizing the difficulty of the task ahead.

• I'm realizing that I need to study harder for the exam.

• They are realizing the importance of teamwork in their project.

How to Use realizing

realizing that (collocation)

Becoming aware of a fact or situation. — "She was realizing that he wasn't going to change."

realizing the importance of (collocation)

Understanding how significant something is. — "They are realizing the importance of saving money for retirement."

realizing a dream (collocation)

Achieving a long-held aspiration. — "He spent years working towards realizing his dream of opening a restaurant."

Synonyms of realizing

Words with a similar meaning to realizing:

• noticing
• understanding
• recognizing
• comprehending

Antonyms of realizing

Words with the opposite meaning to realizing:

• ignoring
• misunderstanding

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