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Meaning of realise
to become aware or conscious of something
Etymology of realise
The word "realise" originated from the Old French word "realiser", which is derived from the Latin words "res" meaning "thing" and "realis" meaning "actual"
Historically, the word has been used since the 15th century to convey the idea of making something actual or bringing it into reality
Synonyms
understand
comprehend
perceive
appreciate
recognize
acknowledge
notice
discern
discover
detect
identify
grasp
apprehend
fathom
discern
see
envision
envision
visualize
conceive
imagine
know
learn
become aware
become conscious
come to know
gain insight
gain understanding
Definitions
- To become aware or conscious of something
- * To understand or comprehend something
- * To make something happen or come true
Usage Examples
- She finally realised her dream of becoming a doctor
- * He didn't realise the importance of saving money until he was in debt
- * They realised their mistake and apologised for the error
Antonyms
misunderstand
misinterpret
overlook
ignore
neglect
disregard
fail to notice
fail to understand
remain unaware
remain ignorant
misapprehend
misconstrue
misjudge
miscalculate
mistake
confuse
mix up