realize
$ \mathrm{realize} /ˈriːəlaɪz/, /ˈrɪəlaɪz/
realize (that)…
I didn’t realize (that) you were so unhappy.
The moment I saw her, I realized something was wrong.
I finally came to realize that he would never change.
It is important to realize that there are still potential problems.
realize how, what, etc…
I don't think you realize how important this is to her.
They hadn't realized just how much time it would take.
realize something
Many families fail to realize the importance of a well-balanced diet
Only later did she realize her mistake.
I hope you realize the seriousness of this crime.
The situation was more complicated than they had at first realized.
They managed to leave without any of us realizing.
it is realized that…
There was a cheer when it was realized that everyone was safely back.
to realize your dream
We try to help all students realize their full potential (= be as successful as they are able to be).
She never realized her ambition of becoming a professional singer.
He has fully realized the promise which he showed.
He finally realized a life long ambition.
happen
His worst fears were realized when he saw that the door had been forced open.
sell
5 transitive realize something (formal) (of goods, etc.) to be sold for a particular amount of money The paintings realized $2 million at auction.
make something real
6 transitive realize something (formal) to produce something that can be seen or heard, based on written information or instructions The stage designs have been beautifully realized.
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verb + realize
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