He, who thought he was leading, is lying motionlessly in a wooden box, and those who were left behind, realising that he cannot be of use anymore, are cremating him.
Source: tatoeba (506864)
Realising
Synonyms for "realising" (17 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: actualise, actualize, agnise, agnize, bring in.
- Sentence evidence is available for realising, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "realising".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "realising"
Keep "realising" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "realising" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "realising", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "realising" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Sample sentences
10 total sentences available.
The world feels so empty, when one only sees mountains, rivers and cities. But realising that there are people here and there, who could match with us, who we live with silently : that changes this earth in a living garden.
Source: tatoeba (1638185)
The one that just yesterday said he was guiding and leading finds himself, out of the blue, lying stiff in a wooden box; the others, after realising that he was worthless, burnt him in a furnace.
Source: tatoeba (1979495)
Since my mind governs my thought or rather is my thought, I have no guarantee that I am more correct by realising something that has not only been made by the same mind as its user but also, the chance of my realising this belief is dictated by my mind, which is prone to opinion and hiding of facts.
Source: tatoeba (2555725)
Showing 4 of 10 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "realising"?
Closest matches include actualise, actualize, agnise, agnize, bring in.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "realising"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.