verb

realise

verb

The standard British spelling of "realize," meaning to become fully aware of something, or to achieve or make something happen.

"She suddenly realised she had left her keys at home."

"He worked for years to realise his dream of owning a restaurant."

How to Use Realise

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo become aware of something, or to make something you hoped for actually happen.

UK vs US

"Realise" is the standard British spelling; American English uses "realize."

Easily confused with

realize →

Word Forms

realised past tense, realise plural, realised plural, realises singular, realise singular, realised singular, realisest singular, realisedst singular, realiseth singular

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Etymology

From "real" plus the suffix "-ise," ultimately tracing back to French réaliser.

Rhymes for realise

Ise rise wise vise Lise arise noise raise anise guise poise Elise

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