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Realize

/ˈriːəlaɪz/verb
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Realize means to become fully aware of something, often through reflection or experience, which can lead to profound personal insights in everyday life. It also refers to bringing an idea or plan into actual existence, such as turning a creative vision into a successful project in modern professional contexts.

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Surprisingly, the modern sense of 'realize' as becoming aware of something only gained popularity in the 19th century, even though the word had been around for centuries; this shift was influenced by philosophical movements like Romanticism, which emphasized personal introspection.

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