realizing

/ˈriːəˌlaɪzɪŋ/

verbre · al · iz · ing

Think: “REAL eyes” help you see the truth—real + eyes + -ing = realizing.

Yes, it's realizing. Keep the middle as -aliz- (real + ize + ing): realizing (not *rele-* or *realise-* in US spelling).

Definitions

  1. verbbecoming aware of something; understanding it clearly
  2. verbmaking something real or bringing it into reality (often used with goals or plans)

Examples

  • “She paused, realizing she had left her notebook at home.”
  • “I’m realizing that practice matters more than talent.”
  • “They are realizing their dream of opening a small bakery downtown.”

Synonyms

understandingrecognizingnoticingcomprehendinggrasping

Antonyms

misunderstandingoverlooking

Translations

ES dándose cuenta dePT percebendoFR se rendant compte

Common misspellings

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