realize
verb (used with object)
to grasp or understand clearly.
realise
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a variation of
realize.
Example Sentences
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At first, many students did not realise how serious the situation was.
From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2026
Scientists say many women face delays in diagnosis and treatment, while some may not realise symptoms such as extreme tiredness or dizziness can be linked to blood loss and iron deficiency.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
Only when they reviewed the images did the Grammatico twins realise they had captured a mosquito resting on the head of a fer-de-lance viper.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
"I'm not even sure if it was plumbed in; this obviously made the council realise that they needed to do something about this problem," Gordon explained.
From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2026
The first thing is to realise exactly what he has done as yet; we may, then, get a light on what his later task is to be.
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
