realizes
v. B1 Intermediate US //ˈɹiəˌɫaɪzɪz// re·al·izes
v. to suddenly understand something or become aware of a fact. You use this when you finally see the truth about a situation.
v. to become fully aware of something as a fact; to understand clearly. Transitive — takes a direct object or a 'that' clause.
She realizes now that she made a mistake.
He realizes the importance of saving money only after his car breaks down unexpectedly.
As the protagonist explores the abandoned house, he slowly realizes that the stories his grandfather told him were actually based on true events.
Usage
Transitive; frequently followed by a 'that' clause or a noun phrase.
Pitfall
He realizes about the problem.He realizes the problem.Realize is transitive and does not require a preposition like 'about' before the object.