English · Common Verbs
realize
/ˈrɪəlaɪz/
[/ˈrɪəlaɪz/]
become aware
Intermediateverb
Definition
To suddenly understand or become aware of something.
Example
Halfway home, I suddenly realized that I had left my keys on the office desk.
Halfway home, I suddenly realized that I had left my keys on the office desk.
Etymology
From French 'réaliser', from 'réel' (real), from Latin 'realis'.
How & Where It’s Used
Spelled 'realise' in British English; used for sudden understanding.