realize

Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/ˈɹɪə.laɪz/]

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1. realize (verb) — sense 1

Definition: To become aware of, understand, or appreciate (a fact or situation, especially something which has been true for some time).

Example: He realized that he had left his umbrella on the train.

2. realize (verb) — sense 2

Definition: To sense (something) strongly or vividly as if real.

Example: Over the mind of the tourist, visiting the Old World for the first time,—countries where have transpired thrilling events recorded in history, what an immensity of thought and feeling sweeps! It was thus with Natalie; she could not realize that she was treading in the footsteps of royalty, who living in long past days, had held sway over this land, had looked upon this land of "merrie England" as their home.

3. realize (verb) — sense 3

Definition: To cause (something) to seem real; to make realistic; specifically, to present (something) clearly to the mind, a person, (archaic) oneself, etc., so that it seems real.

Example: Its true that Faith may be ſaid, as you ſpeak, to Realize ſalvation to the Soul; that is, vvhen the Soul doubteth vvhether there be indeed ſuch a Glory and Salvation to be expected and enjoyed by Believers, as Chriſt hath promiſed, here Faith apprehendeth it as Real or Certain, and ſo reſolves the doubt.

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