American English pronunciation

How to pronounce realises

IPA transcription: ['ɹiə,laɪzɪz]

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Verb

  • perceive (an idea or situation) mentally

    “Now I see!”

    “I just can't see your point”

    “Does she realize how important this decision is?”

    “I don't understand the idea”

  • be fully aware or cognizant of

  • earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages

    “How much do you make a month in your new job?”

    “She earns a lot in her new job”

    “this merger brought in lots of money”

    “He clears $5,000 each month”

  • make real or concrete; give reality or substance to

    “our ideas must be substantiated into actions”

  • convert into cash; of goods and property

  • expand or complete (a part in a piece of baroque music) by supplying the harmonies indicated in the figured bass

Usage examples

  • Stephen realises that he will not return to Clongowes.
  • Stefan realises that he loves Ileana and sets out to find her.
  • Holmes realises at once it is a hoax although he does not say so.