How to Use "Realize" with Example Sentences

realize (v): to understand; to become aware of something; to achieve something

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Used with verbs:

"I failed to realize what was happening."
(failed to, began to, came to)

"The accident made me realize how much I love him."
(made)

"You don't seem to realize what is going on."
(seem to)

Used with nouns:

"I finally realized the truth of the situation."
(truth, danger, importance, seriousness)

"He realized his ambition."
(ambition, dream, mistake, potential)

Used with adverbs:

"He soon realized his mistake."
(soon, finally, quickly, eventually, suddenly, immediately, instantly)

"She slowly realized what was happening."
(slowly, gradually)

"I didn't realize it at first."
(at first, fully)

"I realize now that I was wrong."
(now, at last)

"She never realized how much she missed him."
(never)