American English
/ˈɹiˌlaɪz/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
to understand something or become aware of it, often suddenly
“Realize” is usually pronounced with three syllables, /ˈɹi.əˌlaɪz/. You may also hear a shorter two-syllable version, /ˈɹiˌlaɪz/.
to understand something or become aware of it, often suddenly
I didn't realize the store was closed.
She suddenly realized her phone was missing.
In this meaning, Spanish usually uses darse cuenta de, not realizar.
suddenly realize · realize the truth · realize the mistake · realize the importance of
realize + noun/pronoun
realize + that + subject + verb
to make a plan, hope, or dream happen in real life
She realized her dream of becoming a pilot.
They realized their plan to build a community garden.
This meaning can translate as realizar, but hacer realidad is often more natural in Spanish.
realize a dream · realize an ambition · realize a plan · realize one's potential
realize + one's dream/ambition
realize + a plan
to gradually understand something
He came to realize that he needed help.
to develop one's abilities as fully as possible
The program helps students realize their full potential.
The final e is dropped before -ing: realizing, not realizeing.