realise
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- (transitive) If you realise something, you become aware of it.
- John just realised that he had left his umbrella at home.
- It took me some time to realise it was you.
- Do you realise what you've done?
- (transitive) If something is realised, it is made real.
- My dreams of starting my own company have been realised.