Synonyms for

Realization

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

Definition

Realization means the act of becoming aware of something or understanding something clearly.

Synonyms & similar words

recognition actualisation actualization realisation fruition comprehension awareness understanding perception consciousness grasp recognition appreciation knowledge insight realizing cognizance enlightenment apprehension discernment discovery conception acknowledgment perspicacity sensitivity

Synonyms by register

Formal

comprehension apprehension cognizance understanding

Informal

getting it figuring it out catching on waking up to

Literary

epiphany illumination awakening

Antonyms

ignorance unawareness oblivion misconception disbelief denial

Common collocations

  • sudden realization
  • moment of realization
  • dawning realization
  • full realization
  • realization of the truth
  • realization of a dream
  • came to the realization

Word family

noun realization
verb realize
adjective realizable
adverb realistically

Usage note

In American English, 'realization' is the standard spelling. In British English, 'realisation' is also common. It refers to the act of becoming aware of something or the achievement of something desired.

Example sentences

  1. Her realization of the importance of education motivated her to study harder.
  2. The realization that she had won the award brought tears to her eyes.
  3. The realization that he had been wrong all along was a humbling experience.
  4. The sudden realization that he had left his phone at home made him feel lost.
  5. The realization that they were lost in the woods began to sink in.

Quotes

  • The realization that we are all basically the same human beings who seek happiness and try to avoid suffering is very helpful in developing a sense of brotherhood and sisterhood; a warm feeling of love and compassion for others.
  • The realization that our small creaturely lives are part of a larger cosmic drama is a humbling and even enlightening experience.
  • The realization that life is absurd cannot be an end, but only a beginning. This is a truth nearly all great minds have taken as their starting point.

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