Realise
Verb
UK
/ˈrɪə.laɪz/
US
/ˈriː.ə.laɪz/
Level: b1
Definition
To become aware of something, understand it, or successfully achieve something.
Example
"I realised my mistake."
"She realised she had left her phone at home."
"He worked hard to realise his dream of becoming a doctor."
Explanation
To realise means to become aware of something, understand it clearly, or achieve something you have planned or hoped for. For example, you may realise you forgot your keys, or realise a lifelong dream by achieving it. Note: In British English, the spelling is realise, while realize is the standard American spelling, although realize is also accepted by some British publishers.