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realizing

v.
B1 Intermediate US //ˈɹiəˌɫaɪzɪŋ// re·al·iz·ing

v. becoming aware of a fact or situation that you did not know before. It is that 'aha' moment when you suddenly understand something clearly.

v. achieving a sudden awareness or clear understanding of a fact or situation. Also used to describe the act of making a plan or hope happen in reality.


SIMPLE

I am realizing that I left my keys at home.

CONTEXTUAL

After looking at the map for several minutes, she is finally realizing that we took a wrong turn.

COMPLEX

By realizing his long-held ambition of opening a gallery, he not only fulfilled a personal dream but also revitalized the local arts scene.

Synonyms
Usage

The verb is transitive and takes a direct object. In its sense of 'becoming aware', it is often used with a 'that' clause.

Pitfall

I am realizing of the problemI am realizing the problemRealize is a transitive verb and does not take the preposition 'of'.

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