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realize

US /ˈriəˌlaɪz/

verb Foundation · A2 Đời sống hằng ngày

Definition

be fully aware or cognizant of

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

I just realized that I forgot to send the invoice.

Word Family

NounNoun
realization
VerbVerb
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AdjectiveAdj
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AdverbAdv
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Synonyms

  • understandknow and comprehend the nature or meaning of
  • recognizeaccept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
  • achieveto gain with effort

Collocations

  • Easy realize one made an error
    to realize one made an error, meaning to be fully aware or cognizant of
  • Medium realize ambitious sales targets
    to realize ambitious sales targets, meaning to be fully aware or cognizant of
  • Hard realize substantial operational synergies
    to realize substantial operational synergies, meaning to be fully aware or cognizant of
  • Very Hard realize capital gains prior to year-end
    to realize capital gains prior to year-end, meaning to be fully aware or cognizant of

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