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

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Antonyms

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

verb realise
adjective realisable

Usage note

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

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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