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 realize realize /ˈriːəˌlaɪz/

verb

  1. () Be fully aware or cognizant of  ( agnise [Archaic, British] , agnize [Archaic] , realise [British] , realize , recognise [British] , recognize )
    be fully aware or cognizant of
      It took her a while to realize that she had been deceived.
    It took her a while to realize that she had been deceived.
  2. () Perceive (an idea or situation) mentally  ( realise [British] , understand , realize , see )
    perceive (an idea or situation) mentally
     Now I see!
    Now I see!
     I just can't see your point
    I just can't see your point
     Does she realize how important this decision is?
    Does she realize how important this decision is?
     I don't understand the idea
    I don't understand the idea
  3. () Make real or concrete; give reality or substance to  ( actualise [British] , actualize , realise [British] , realize , substantiate )
    make real or concrete; give reality or substance to
     Our ideas must be substantiated into actions
    our ideas must be substantiated into actions
  4. () Earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages  ( clear , pull in , realise , bring in , earn , gain , make , realize , take in )
    earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
     How much do you make a month in your new job?
    How much do you make a month in your new job?
     She earns a lot in her new job
    She earns a lot in her new job
     This merger brought in lots of money
    this merger brought in lots of money
     He clears $5,000 each month
    He clears $5,000 each month
  5. (music) expand or complete (a part in a piece of baroque music) by supplying the harmonies indicated in the figured bass  ( realise [British] , realize )
    (music) expand or complete (a part in a piece of baroque music) by supplying the harmonies indicated in the figured bass
  6. Convert into cash; of goods and property  ( realise [British] , realize )
    convert into cash; of goods and property