verb

realizzare

complete · achieve · accomplish · make · carry out

Capire qualcosa pienamente o portare a compimento un progetto, un sogno o un obiettivo.

Definition & meaning

  1. To accomplish, carry out, or create something, such as a plan, project, or work of art.
  2. To make something real or bring it into existence.
  3. To realize or become aware of something. This sense is common in modern Italian, though some speakers prefer rendersi conto .
  4. To make or obtain, especially a profit or a sum of money.

Grammar & Word origin

Realizzare is a regular -are verb. It usually takes a direct object. Its past participle is realizzato.

It comes from reale , “real,” with the verb-forming suffix -izzare.

Synonyms & antonyms

  • compiere — to accomplish or carry out, especially an action or task.
  • creare — to create; it emphasizes bringing something new into existence.
  • rendersi conto — to become aware of or understand something; it corresponds to the awareness sense.
  • distruggere — to destroy, the opposite of creating something.
  • fallire — to fail, the opposite of successfully accomplishing a goal.

Common phrases & collocations

  • realizzare un sogno — to make a dream come true.
  • realizzare un progetto — to carry out a project.
  • realizzare un profitto — to make a profit.
  • realizzare che — to realize that.

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Examples

Hai già realizzato quel progetto importante?verb

Have you already completed that important project?

Quando lavoriamo insieme, possiamo realizzare più facilmente i nostri obiettivi.verb

When we work together, we can achieve our goals more easily.

Non avrei mai pensato di realizzare qualcosa di così complesso da solo.verb

I would never have thought of accomplishing something so complex on my own.

L'artigiano ha realizzato una sedia resistente.verb

The craftsman made a sturdy chair.

Realizzeremo il piano entro la fine del mese.verb

We will carry out the plan by the end of the month.

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