Synonyms for

Realise

Verb / ˈri:ʌˌlaɪz / Another word for realise — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To become aware of something or to make something known

Synonyms & similar words

substantiate earn agnise understand make recognise gain actualise see actualize agnize recognize realize clear understand comprehend grasp perceive recognize acknowledge appreciate fathom sense know discover uncover reveal disclose divulge expose manifest demonstrate confirm establish

Synonyms by register

Formal

comprehend recognize perceive understand

Informal

get catch on figure out wake up to

Literary

apprehend discern divine

Antonyms

ignore disregard forget miss overlook be unaware of

Common collocations

  • realise the importance
  • realise the truth
  • realise the potential
  • realise the mistake
  • realise the danger
  • realise the need
  • realise the impact

Word family

noun realisation
verb realise
adjective realisable
adverb realistically

Usage note

Primarily a British spelling; the American English equivalent is 'realize'. Both spellings are widely understood.

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Example sentences

  1. I realised I had left my coat at home.
  2. He didn't realise how much he missed his family until he went away to college.
  3. She realised her dream of becoming a doctor after years of hard work.
  4. The company realised a profit for the first time in five years.
  5. It took me a while to realise that I was lost.

Quotes

  • The moment you realise you can have everything you want in life. However, it takes timing, the right heart, the right actions, the right passion and a willingness to risk it all. If it is not yours, it is because you really didn't want it, need it or God prevented it.
  • People often say that this or that person has not yet found himself. But the self is not something one finds, it is something one creates.
  • Realise deeply that the present moment is all you ever have. Make the Now the primary focus of your life.

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