Synonyms for

Realising

Verb / ˈreɪˈæˈlɪˈzɪŋ / Another word for realising — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Realising means to become aware of something or to understand something that you did not know before.

Synonyms & similar words

substantiate recognise pullin see agnise takein recognize make clear realize actualise earn realise understand gain agnize actualize bringin understand comprehend grasp perceive see recognize know appreciate get fathom absorb assimilate digest learn discover uncover reveal

Synonyms by register

Formal

comprehending recognizing perceiving understanding grasping

Informal

getting catching on figuring out wising up cottoning on

Literary

apprehending discernment cognizing

Antonyms

ignoring disregarding forgetting unaware unconscious oblivious unheeding

Common collocations

  • realising the truth
  • realising the importance
  • realising the danger
  • realising the potential
  • realising the mistake
  • realising the impact
  • realising the consequences

Word family

noun realisation
verb realise
adjective realisable
adverb realisingly

Usage note

Primarily a British spelling; the American English equivalent is 'realizing'. It refers to the act of becoming aware of something or understanding it.

Example sentences

  1. I am realising that I forgot my lunch at home.
  2. She is realising that she needs to exercise more.
  3. They are realising that they have to finish their homework before they can play.
  4. He is realising that he made a mistake on his math test.
  5. We are realising that it is going to rain today.

Quotes

  • Believing is seeing. But seeing is also believing. And sometimes, the opposite is true. It all depends on what you're looking for and what you're willing to believe. - Lisa Unger
  • We are not what we know but what we are willing to learn. - Mary Catherine Bateson
  • The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing. - Socrates

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