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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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   realize: [verb] to bring into concrete existence : accomplish. to cause to seem real : make appear real.

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.

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

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   7 meanings: 1. to become conscious or aware of (something) 2. to bring (a plan, ambition, etc) to fruition; make actual or.... Click for more definitions.

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

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

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   realize something Many families fail to realize the importance of a well-balanced diet; Only later did she realize her mistake. I hope you realize the seriousness of this crime. The situation was more complicated than they had at first realized. They managed to leave without any of us realizing.

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

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   Define realize. realize synonyms, realize pronunciation, realize translation, English dictionary definition of realize. v. re·al·ized , re·al·iz·ing , re·al·iz·es v. tr. 1. To comprehend completely or correctly. 2.

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

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   be/become aware; 1 [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. The moment I saw her, I realized something was wrong. realize how, what, etc. … I don't think you realize how important this is to her. realize (something) I hope you realize the ...

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishREALIZE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's 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.

10. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › realizerealize | meaning of realize in Longman Dictionary of...

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    realize meaning, definition, what is realize: to know and understand something, or sud...: Learn more.

11. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › RealizeRealize - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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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. Surprise!