Pronunciation: /ˈriəˌlaɪz/
noun the act of realizing or the state of being realized
A1 I had a sudden realization that I had forgotten my keys at home.
A2 She came to the realization that she needed to study harder for her exams.
B1 The realization of how much time he had wasted hit him hard.
B2 After years of hard work, she finally achieved her realization of becoming a successful entrepreneur.
C1 The realization of his own mortality made him appreciate life even more.
C2 Her realization of the impact of her actions on others led to a profound change in her behavior.
verb to become fully aware or conscious of something; to understand or comprehend
A1 I realize that I forgot to buy milk.
A2 She realizes she needs to study more for the exam.
B1 After traveling to different countries, I realized the importance of learning new languages.
B2 As I grew older, I realized the value of spending time with family.
C1 Upon reflection, I realized that my career was not fulfilling me anymore.
C2 It took me years to realize the impact of my actions on those around me.
formal After careful analysis, we came to realize the importance of implementing these changes.
informal I didn't realize how much work this project would involve.
slang I didn't even realize he was talking about me until it was too late.
figurative As she looked back on her past mistakes, she began to realize that they were all part of her journey towards growth.
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