realize | Definition of realize

Synonyms and Antonyms of realize

1 to come to an awareness of

I just realized that I can't go out to dinner tonight because I'm supposed to babysit for our neighbor

Synonyms of realize

ascertain, catch on (to), discover, find out, get on (to), hear, learn, see, wise (up)

Words Related to realize

hit (on or upon), tumble (to)

descry, detect, encounter, espy, see, spot

calculate, dope (out), figure out, find, puzzle (out)

discern, mind, note, observe, perceive

Phrases Synonymous with realize

Near Antonyms of realize

disregard, ignore

forget, unlearn

blanket, blot out, cloak, conceal, cover, curtain, enshroud, hide, mask, occult, screen, shroud, veil

2 to receive as return for effort

if you deposit your paycheck in a savings account, you'll realize a little interest on it

Synonyms of realize

acquire, attain, bag, bring in, capture, carry, come by, draw, earn, gain, garner, get, knock down, land, make, obtain, procure, pull down, reap, secure, win

Words Related to realize

clear, gross, net

accomplish, achieve, notch (up), score

accumulate, amass, draw, rack up

annex, occupy, take over

reacquire, reattain, recapture, regain, remake

Near Antonyms of realize

accord, give, grant, pay

give up, hand over, part (with), relinquish, surrender, yield

Antonyms of realize