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I realized I had packed the wrong notebook.
What does Realize mean?
Realize means finally understand something.
Dictionary definition
To understand something clearly, often after thinking.
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Realize in a sentence
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The character began to realize why the clues mattered.
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Readers often realize the theme after comparing several important details.
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What does realize mean?
Realize means finally understand something.
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Which word is closest in meaning to realize?
Understand is close to realize in this main meaning.
Practice 3
Choose the best word to complete the sentence: In class, we used ____ to explain our answer.
Realize best completes the sentence.
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MeaningRealize means finally understand something.
ExampleExample: I realized I had packed the wrong notebook.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- ree · uh · lyz
- Strongest beat
- ree
- Ending
- lyz
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on ree.
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Synonyms
Words like Realize
understandUse when this word fits the same meaning in context.
noticeUse when this word fits the same meaning in context.
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Word family
Realize word family
Base word
realize
verb
realizes
Present-tense form of realize.
verb
realized
Past-tense form of realize.
verb
realizing
-ing form of realize.
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Hint for students
Realize means finally understand something.
Common mix-up
Realize is not the same as miss. Realize means realize means finally understand something.
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Read this model sentence: The character began to realize why the clues mattered. Clue words: character, began, why. Underline clue words that show why realize fits instead of miss. Now write one new sentence that shows realize without using the word realize. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show realize?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The character began to realize why the clues mattered." Why does realize fit better than miss?
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