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realize
What does realize mean?
realize (verb): be fully aware or cognizant of.
Definition: Princeton WordNet 3.1.
How do you use realize in a sentence?
Where does realize come from?
From real (adjective) + -ize (suffix denoting the making of what is indicated by the word it is attached to), possibly modelled after French réaliser, Middle French réaliser (“to make real; to convert (something) into assets or cash”).
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are synonyms of realize?
Words related to realize
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “realize” mean?
to make a reply or response to
Not quite: that's what answer means.
be fully aware or cognizant of
Right! That's what “realize” means.
express the need or desire for
Not quite: that's what request means.
to look upon fondly; to prefer
Not quite: that's what favor means.
Which word is closest in meaning to “realize”?
recommend
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represent
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challenge
Not quite: challenge means something else.
recognize
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