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   re·al·ize

   /ˈrē(ə)ˌlīz/

   verb

   • 1. become fully aware of (something) as a fact; understand clearly: "he realized his mistake at once" Similar registerperceivediscernbe/become aware of (the fact that)be/become conscious of (the fact that)noticeunderstandgrasptake incomprehendseerecognizework outfathom (out)appreciateascertainapprehendbe/become cognizant ofknowconceivediscoverfindsee the lightinformal:latch ontocotton ontocatch ontotumble togetfigure outget a fix onwrap one's mind aroundget the messageget the picturehave an aha momenttwigsusssavvyrare:cognize
   • 2. cause (something desired or anticipated) to happen: "his worst fears have been realized"
   • ▪ fulfill: "it is only now that she is beginning to realize her potential" Similar fulfillachieveaccomplishmake realmake a realitymake happenmake concretebring to fruitionbring aboutbring offconsummateperformcarry outcarry throughexecuteactualizeeffectrare:effectuatereify
   • 3. give actual or physical form to: "the stage designs have been beautifully realized"
   • ▪ use (a linguistic feature) in a particular spoken or written form: "the item can be realized with a fully low front vowel"
   • ▪ add to or complete (a piece of music left sparsely notated by the composer): "other reconstruction work has involved realizing short score into full score"
   • 4. make (money or a profit) from a transaction: "she realized a profit of $100,000" Similar makeobtainclearacquiregainbring inreapearnreturnproducebe sold forsell forfetchgo forgetmakenet
   • ▪ (of goods) be sold for (a specified price); fetch: "the drawings are expected to realize $500,000"
   • ▪ convert (an asset) into cash: "he realized all the assets in her trust fund" Similar cash inconvert into cashliquidatecapitalize

   Word Origin early 17th century: from real1, on the pattern of French réaliser.

   Derivatives

   • 1. realizer noun

   Scrabble Points: 16

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › realizeRealize Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of REALIZE is to bring into concrete existence : accomplish. How to use realize in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Realize.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishREALIZE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   REALIZE definition: 1. to understand a situation, sometimes suddenly: 2. to achieve something you were hoping for: 3…. Learn more.

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   Realize definition: to grasp or understand clearly.. See examples of REALIZE used in a sentence.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishrealize verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of realize verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   When you realize something, you become fully aware of what is happening, like when you realize all the people in your basement who are smiling at you and starting to sing to you are there because it's your birthday.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishREALIZE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If you realize that something is true, you become aware of that fact or understand it.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › realizeRealize - definition of realize by The Free Dictionary

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   To comprehend completely or correctly. 2. To bring into reality; make real: He finally realized his lifelong ambition to learn how to play the violin. 3. To make realistic: a film that realizes court life of the 1600s. 4. To obtain or achieve, as gain or profit: She realized a substantial return on the investment. 5.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishrealize verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   realize. verb. /ˈriəˌlaɪz/. Verb Forms. be/become aware. [transitive, intransitive] (not used in the progressive tenses) to understand or become aware of a particular fact or situation realize (that)…. I didn't realize (that) you were so unhappy.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of realize – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

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    REALIZE definition: 1. to notice or understand something that you did not notice or understand before: 2. to achieve…. Learn more.

11. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english-wordREALIZE - Find out everything about this English word | Collins

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    1. If you realize that something is true, you become aware of that fact or understand it. [...] 2. If your hopes, desires, or fears are realized, the things that you hope for, desire, or fear actually happen. [...] 3. When someone realizes a design or an idea, they make or organize something based on that design or idea. [formal] [...] More.