Realized: meaning, definitions and examples
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realized
[ ˈriːəlaɪzd ]
understanding something
To realize something means to become fully aware of it or to understand it clearly after some consideration. It can also refer to the act of making something actual or real, especially in terms of dreams, plans, or ambitions. When someone realizes a fact, they come to the understanding of it, often leading to new insights or perspectives. It can be a moment of clarity that transforms one's view or approach to a situation.
Synonyms
comprehend, discern, grasp, recognize, understand.
Examples of usage
- She realized her mistake too late.
- He finally realized the importance of teamwork.
- I realized that I had forgotten my keys.
- They realized their dreams of starting a business.
Translations
Translations of the word "realized" in other languages:
🇵🇹 percebido
- realizado
- concretizado
🇮🇳 समझा
- एहसास किया
- पूरा किया
🇩🇪 realisiert
- erkannt
- verwirklicht
🇮🇩 disadari
- direalisasikan
- dipahami
🇺🇦 усвідомлений
- реалізований
- здійснений
🇵🇱 uświadomiony
- zrealizowany
- zrozumiany
🇯🇵 実現された
- 認識された
- 理解された
🇫🇷 réalisé
- compris
- perçu
🇪🇸 realizado
- comprendido
- percibido
🇹🇷 gerçekleştirilen
- anlaşılan
- fark edilen
🇰🇷 실현된
- 인식된
- 이해된
🇸🇦 محسوس
- مدرك
- مُنجز
🇨🇿 uvědoměný
- realizovaný
- rozpoznaný
🇸🇰 uvedomený
- realizovaný
- pochopený
🇨🇳 意识到的
- 实现的
- 了解的
🇸🇮 zavedeno
- uresničeno
- razumljeno
🇮🇸 skili
- raunverulegur
- framkvæmdur
🇰🇿 түсінген
- жүзеге асырылған
- анықталған
🇬🇪 გაგებული
- განხორციელებული
- მიხვედრილი
🇦🇿 başa düşülən
- həyata keçirilən
- reallaşmış
🇲🇽 realizado
- comprendido
- percibido
Etymology
The word 'realize' comes from the Middle English term 'realisen', meaning 'to make real'. Its roots can be traced back to the Latin term 'realis', which means 'real' or 'actual', stemming from 'res', meaning 'thing'. Over time, the term evolved through Old French before settling into its current form in English. Initially, 'realize' tied closely to the concept of making something real or tangible, especially in a physical sense. However, as the language evolved, it acquired a broader meaning related to cognitive awareness and understanding. Today, 'realize' is commonly used in both personal and professional contexts, emphasizing a moment of clarity or acknowledgment of previously unrecognized truth.