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   realize

   /ˈrɪəlʌɪz/

   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 on tocotton on tocatch on totumble togetfigure outget a fix onwrap one's mind aroundget the messageget the picturehave an aha momenttwigsusssavvyrare:cognize
   • 2. cause to happen: "his worst fears have been realized"
   • ▪ achieve (something desired or anticipated); fulfil: "it is only now that she is beginning to realize her potential" Similar fulfilachieveaccomplishmake 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 (a profit) from a transaction: "she realized a profit of $100,000" Similar makeobtainclearacquiregainbring inreapearnreturnproducebe sold forsell forfetchgo forgetmakenet
   • ▪ be sold for: "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. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishREALIZE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Meaning of realize in English. realize. verb. (UK usually realise) uk / ˈrɪə.laɪz / us / ˈriː.ə.laɪz / realize verb (BECOME AWARE) Add to word list. B1 [ I or T ] to understand a situation, sometimes suddenly: They didn't realize the danger they were in. [ + (that) ] "Do you realize (that) this is the third time you've forgotten ?"

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

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   1. a. : to bring into concrete existence : accomplish. finally realized her goal. b. : to cause to seem real : make appear real. a book in which the characters are carefully realized. 2. a. : to convert into actual money. realized assets. b. : to bring or get by sale, investment, or effort : gain. realized a large profit. 3.

4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › realiseRealise - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   If you realise a fact, you see its truth. If you realise the seriousness of a situation, you become aware of its dangers. Since this word was originally borrowed from the French réaliser (meaning "make real"), we can understand why the Brits spell it r-e-a-l-i-s-e with an "s."

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishREALISE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   We realise that from your point of view this is a great, a terrific story. Kippax, Frank THE SCAR ( 2001 ) It took me a few startled moments to realise that it was my mobile phone .

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › realiseRealise - definition of realise by The Free Dictionary

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   1. to know; to understand. I realize that I can't have everything I want; I realized my mistake. comprender; darse cuenta. 2. to make real; to make (something) come true. He realized his ambition to become an astronaut; My worst fears were realized. realizar, cumplir. 3. to make (money) by selling something.

7. www.dictionary.com › browse › realizeREALIZE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   to grasp or understand clearly. Synonyms: comprehend, conceive. Antonyms: misunderstand. to make real; give reality to (a hope, fear, plan, etc.). Synonyms: effect, accomplish. to bring vividly to the mind. to convert into cash or money: to realize securities. to obtain as a profit or income for oneself by trade, labor, or investment.

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

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   When someone realizes a design or an idea, they make or organize something based on that design or idea. [formal] Various textile techniques will be explored to realise design possibilities. [VERB noun] The kaleidoscopic quality of the book is brilliantly realised on stage. [VERB noun]