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English term or phrase:
realize
English answer:
bring their views to fruition
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mairawati (X)
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Asia Foundation gives awards to those who are perceived as being able to realize their views in pushing reform movement in Indonesia.
In the sentence above, does it sound strange if i use the verb "realize" before views? 'realize' here means to bring the views to reality or to be concrete.
In the sentence above, does it sound strange if i use the verb "realize" before views? 'realize' here means to bring the views to reality or to be concrete.
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bring their views to fruition
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North County Times - North San Diego and Southwest Riverside ...
... Existing and would-be council members should make their views known to the
public and act to bring their views to fruition. ...
www.nctimes.com/articles/2004/ 07/15/opinion/letters/7_14_0422_08_36.txt - 56k - Cached - Similar pages
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North County Times - North San Diego and Southwest Riverside ...
... Existing and would-be council members should make their views known to the
public and act to bring their views to fruition. ...
www.nctimes.com/articles/2004/ 07/15/opinion/letters/7_14_0422_08_36.txt - 56k - Cached - Similar pages
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Comment: "thanks a lot"
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make their views a reality
I think this sounds better.
"Realize" could also mean "come up with" or "think of", and "make a reality" gives a much clearer idea of what you are trying to say, in this particular instance.
"Realize" could also mean "come up with" or "think of", and "make a reality" gives a much clearer idea of what you are trying to say, in this particular instance.
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Will Matter
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Realize
"Realize" in the sense of "accomplish" or "achieve" is acceptable in this context.
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Anna Maria Augustine (X)
: accomplish
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Merci and thanks.
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to put into action, to make a reality, to materialize, to make happen, to follow through with
Some of the possible alternatives to "realize".
Realize is generally okay but I don't think it fits very well with "views".
Realize is generally okay but I don't think it fits very well with "views".
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Richard Benham
: Hi there Mikhail. I like "put their views into action". Also, Meirawati, "pushing reform movement" doesn't make sense. Either "the reform movement" or "reform movements". "Promoting" or "furthering" might be better than "pushing".
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Hey Richard! Thanks for the nice comments.
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Yvonne Becker
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to make come true
You can use "realize"; however, it's a bit confusing as "to realize" also means "to undestand"
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Realize = to become aware of
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Realize = to become aware of
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Charlie Bavington
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ok....
...in line with my oft-stated policy of suggesting the minimum possible changes to English mono questions, I'm going to suggest that you just drop 2 letters and add 3 different ones, and you don't even need to shuffle 'em around a bit afterwards.
The ones to drop are "e" and "w". The ones to add are "i", "o", & "n".
You will then get "realize their vision" which sounds perfectly reasonable to me... :-)
The ones to drop are "e" and "w". The ones to add are "i", "o", & "n".
You will then get "realize their vision" which sounds perfectly reasonable to me... :-)
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Trans-Marie
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Refugio
: That might be a better policy if this were not a translation.
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George Rabel
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Sounds good, but...
Sawing logs: Log-home lovers realize their dreams
Each month The Oregonian brings you news and features about new developments and
new home builders throughout Oregon and SW Washington.
www.oregonlive.com/newhomeguide/ index.ssf?/base/advertorial/110320250043550.xml - 38k - Cached - Similar pages
DefenseLINK News: Helping Afghans Realize Their Dreams
... Helping Afghans Realize Their Dreams. By Jim Garamone American Forces Press
Service. WASHINGTON, Dec. 10, 2002 -- Afghan President Hamid Karzai has a ...
www.defenselink.mil/news/ Dec2002/n12102002_200212103.html - 23k - Cached - Similar pages
WORKSHOP DESIGNED TO HELP RURAL ENTREPRENEURS REALIZE THEIR DREAMS
... WORKSHOP DESIGNED TO HELP RURAL ENTREPRENEURS REALIZE THEIR DREAMS. Writer:
Robert Burns (903) 834-6191,[email protected] ...
agnews.tamu.edu/dailynews/stories/AGEC/Apr0904a.htm - 6k -
BUT I WOULD PROBABLY USE "ACHIEVE THEIR OBJECTIVES¨"
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Another option, which streamlines the phrase a bit, and says the same thing.
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Asia Foundation gives awards to those they perceive as being able to promote their views regarding reform in Indonesia.
Each month The Oregonian brings you news and features about new developments and
new home builders throughout Oregon and SW Washington.
www.oregonlive.com/newhomeguide/ index.ssf?/base/advertorial/110320250043550.xml - 38k - Cached - Similar pages
DefenseLINK News: Helping Afghans Realize Their Dreams
... Helping Afghans Realize Their Dreams. By Jim Garamone American Forces Press
Service. WASHINGTON, Dec. 10, 2002 -- Afghan President Hamid Karzai has a ...
www.defenselink.mil/news/ Dec2002/n12102002_200212103.html - 23k - Cached - Similar pages
WORKSHOP DESIGNED TO HELP RURAL ENTREPRENEURS REALIZE THEIR DREAMS
... WORKSHOP DESIGNED TO HELP RURAL ENTREPRENEURS REALIZE THEIR DREAMS. Writer:
Robert Burns (903) 834-6191,[email protected] ...
agnews.tamu.edu/dailynews/stories/AGEC/Apr0904a.htm - 6k -
BUT I WOULD PROBABLY USE "ACHIEVE THEIR OBJECTIVES¨"
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Another option, which streamlines the phrase a bit, and says the same thing.
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Note added at 17 hrs 16 mins (2005-04-17 15:36:20 GMT)
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Asia Foundation gives awards to those they perceive as being able to promote their views regarding reform in Indonesia.
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Balaban Cerit
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Thank you, Balaban
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Richard Benham
: I am not so sure Meirawati doesn't just intend "put their views into action". "Achieve" seems to be asking a bit much.//Yes, but we are helping Meirawati find the right expression, not a synonym for what she already has...!
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Thanks, Richard. "Achieving" and "realizing", if not equivalent, are very close, imo.//OK, I have modified my suggestion
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