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10 Language-to-English DictionariesRealize
/ˈriː.ə.laɪz/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To become fully aware of something as a fact; to understand clearly.
"She finally realized the importance of her education." - 2
To bring something into reality; to make something happen.
"They worked hard to realize their dream of opening a restaurant."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'realize' originates from the late Middle English term 'realisen', derived from the Old French 'realiser', which in turn comes from the Latin 'realis', meaning 'real'. The meaning evolved from making something real or actual to understanding or becoming aware of something.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Realize" is said worldwide
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Réaliser
Transliteration: ʁe.a.li.ze
"Elle a enfin réalisé l'importance de son éducation."
Realisieren
Transliteration: ʁe.a.li.ziː.ʁən
"Sie hat endlich die Bedeutung ihrer Ausbildung realisiert."
Realizzare
Transliteration: re.a.lit͡sa.re
"Ha finalmente realizzato l'importanza della sua istruzione."
Realizar
Transliteration: re.a.liˈθaɾ
"Finalmente se dio cuenta de la importancia de su educación."
Realizar
Transliteration: ʁe.a.liˈzaʁ
"Ela finalmente percebeu a importância da sua educação."
समझना
Transliteration: samajhna
"उसने अंततः अपनी शिक्षा के महत्व को समझा।"
实现
Transliteration: shíxiàn
"她终于意识到教育的重要性。"
실현하다
Transliteration: silhyeonhada
"그녀는 마침내 교육의 중요성을 깨달았다."
実現する
Transliteration: jitsugen suru
"彼女はついに教育の重要性を理解した。"
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