English · Word Candidate

realize

/ˈɹɪə.laɪz/

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Also seen as: realizes · realizing · realized

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To become aware of, understand, or appreciate (a fact or situation, especially something which has been true for some time).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Nhận thức, hiểu hoặc đánh giá (một sự thật hoặc tình huống)

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VerbRegister: US

Examples

He realized that he had left his umbrella on the train.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To sense (something) strongly or vividly as if real.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Cảm nhận mạnh mẽ hoặc sinh động như thể thật

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VerbRegister: US

Examples

Over the mind of the tourist, visiting the Old World for the first time,—countries where have transpired thrilling events recorded in history, what an immensity of thought and feeling sweeps! It was thus with Natalie; she could not realize that she was treading in the footsteps of royalty, who livin

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “realize” mean?

To become aware of, understand, or appreciate (a fact or situation, especially something which has been true for some time).

Is “realize” formal or informal?

realize is generally US.