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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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   Jul 24, 2012 · REALIZE definition: 1. to understand a situation, sometimes suddenly: 2. to achieve something you were hoping for: 3…. Learn more.

3. 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.

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

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   verb (used with object) , re·al·ized, re·al·iz·ing. 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:

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.

6. 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.

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

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   verb. perceive (an idea or situation) mentally. “Does she realize how important this decision is?” synonyms: realise, see, understand. envision, fancy, figure, image, picture, project, see, visualise, visualize. imagine; conceive of; see in one's mind. see and understand, have a good eye. see more. verb.

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

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   1. 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. 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. 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.