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present tense form of realize (3rd person singular).

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realizes

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appreciate, become aware of v.
accomplish v.
gain, earn v.

VERB

appreciate, become aware of

Synonyms

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comprehend get grasp know recognize think understand

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apprehend catch conceive discern envisage envision fancy feature image imagine visualize

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be cognizant of become conscious of catch on get it get the idea get the picture get through one's head pick up see daylight take in vision

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disbelieve forget misinterpret miss mistake misunderstand

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disregard lose

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fail ignore neglect

VERB

accomplish

Synonyms

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bring about carry out complete do

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actualize consummate effect effectuate fulfill materialize perfect perform reify

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bring off bring to fruition carry through corporealize make concrete make good make happen

Antonyms

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halt neglect stop

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fail

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ignore lose

VERB

gain, earn

Synonyms

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accomplish achieve attain get produce reach receive

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acquire clear make net obtain score win

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bring in go for make a profit rack up sell for take in

Antonyms

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abandon depart fail give in give up leave lose miss surrender

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forfeit

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ignore neglect

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realizes

“Maybe at first it felt Big Brotherish, but my mom realizes now that she needs to hand this over to me.”

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 6, 2026

It’s Juniper’s chance to establish herself as an adult actor and Kai’s first foray into the spotlight, a position he quickly realizes doesn’t come without a personal cost.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026

The Marvel Cinematic Universe can only expand so many times before one realizes it’s not actually going anywhere.

From Salon ● Sep. 11, 2026

There are moments in life when one realizes one has accidentally become an unpaid educational resource for highly remunerated people.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026

He is halfway home when he realizes he never told the girl his name.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern

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