A1 verb 중립 #192 가장 일반적인

realize

/ˈriːəlaɪz/

To become fully aware of something as a fact or to understand a situation clearly. It also refers to the act of making a hope, fear, or ambition happen in reality.

예시

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1

I didn't realize that it was already midnight.

I didn't realize that it was already midnight.

2

The board of directors must realize the long-term implications of this decision.

The board of directors must realize the long-term implications of this decision.

3

I just realized I've been wearing my shirt inside out all day!

I just realized I've been wearing my shirt inside out all day!

어휘 가족

명사
realization
Verb
realize
형용사
realizable
관련
reality
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암기 팁

Think of the word 'real'. When you realize something, you make the idea 'real' in your mind.

빠른 퀴즈

She didn't _______ how much the gift meant to him until he started crying.

정답!

정답은: realize

예시

1

I didn't realize that it was already midnight.

everyday

I didn't realize that it was already midnight.

2

The board of directors must realize the long-term implications of this decision.

formal

The board of directors must realize the long-term implications of this decision.

3

I just realized I've been wearing my shirt inside out all day!

informal

I just realized I've been wearing my shirt inside out all day!

4

It is essential to realize that these variables are interdependent.

academic

It is essential to realize that these variables are interdependent.

5

We hope to realize a significant profit by the end of the fiscal year.

business

We hope to realize a significant profit by the end of the fiscal year.

어휘 가족

명사
realization
Verb
realize
형용사
realizable
관련
reality

자주 쓰는 조합

realize a dream to make a dream come true
suddenly realize to understand something all of a sudden
realize potential to reach the full level of one's ability
fail to realize to not understand or notice something important
realize the importance to understand why something matters

자주 쓰는 구문

realize one's full potential

to become as successful as one is able to be

make someone realize

to cause someone to understand a truth

hard to realize

difficult to achieve or difficult to understand

자주 혼동되는 단어

realize vs notice

Notice refers to sensory observation (seeing/hearing), whereas realize refers to mental understanding or sudden awareness.

realize vs actualize

Actualize is a more formal term used specifically for making a concept real, while realize is more common for understanding thoughts.

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사용 참고사항

In American English, 'realize' is the standard spelling. In British English, 'realise' is more common, though 'realize' is also accepted.

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자주 하는 실수

Learners often use 'realize' when they mean they 'met' someone or 'recognized' a face. Realize is for facts or situations, not people.

💡

암기 팁

Think of the word 'real'. When you realize something, you make the idea 'real' in your mind.

📖

어원

From the Middle French 'réaliser', which comes from 'real', meaning 'relating to things'.

문법 패턴

realize + that-clause realize + noun phrase realize + question word (how/what/why)
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문화적 맥락

In many Western cultures, 'realizing one's potential' is a significant individualistic value associated with personal growth and success.

빠른 퀴즈

She didn't _______ how much the gift meant to him until he started crying.

정답!

정답은: realize

관련 단어

proceed

C1

The noun form, typically used in the plural 'proceeds,' refers to the total amount of money received from a particular event, sale, or activity. It is a formal term used in academic, legal, and business contexts to describe the result of a financial transaction or fundraising effort.

individual

C1

Relating to a single person or thing as distinct from a group. It describes something that is intended for, or used by, one person rather than a collective entity.

appropriately

B2

To perform an action in a manner that is suitable, right, or proper for a particular situation, person, or occasion. It implies following specific social norms, professional standards, or logical requirements.

region

B2

A region is an area of land that has common features, such as geography, climate, or culture, which distinguish it from other areas. It can refer to a large part of a country or the world and is often used in administrative or scientific contexts to organize space.

resource

B2

A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively. In academic and informational contexts, it refers to a source of information or expertise used to support research or learning.

hypothesis

B1

A hypothesis is a tentative statement or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence. it serves as a starting point for further investigation and must be testable through scientific methods.

ozone

B2

Ozone is a colorless gas found in the upper atmosphere that protects the Earth from harmful ultraviolet radiation. It is also produced at ground level as a pollutant when sunlight reacts with industrial emissions.

layer

B2

A layer is a single thickness, sheet, or level of a material that covers a surface or is placed between other things. It can refer to physical substances like paint and geological strata, or abstract levels of complexity and meaning.

around

C2

As an adverb at a C2 level, it denotes presence, availability, or existence within a specific vicinity or context. It is also used to indicate approximate values or to describe movement or positioning that encircles a point or lacks a specific direction.

climate

B2

Climate refers to the long-term patterns of weather conditions, such as temperature and rainfall, in a particular region over many years. It can also describe the prevailing mood, conditions, or social atmosphere of a specific time or place.

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