American English pronunciation
How to pronounce realises
IPA transcription: ['ɹiə,laɪzɪz]
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Verb
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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”
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be fully aware or cognizant of
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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”
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make real or concrete; give reality or substance to
“our ideas must be substantiated into actions”
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convert into cash; of goods and property
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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.