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realize

Pronunciation: /ˈrɪəlʌɪz/
(also realise)
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Definition of realize

verb

[with object]
  • 1become fully aware of (something) as a fact; understand clearly:he realized his mistake at once [with clause]:they realized that something was wrong
  • 2cause 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
  • 3give 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
  • Music 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
  • 4make (a profit) from a transaction:she realized a profit of $100,000
  • 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

Derivatives

realizer

noun

Origin:

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

realize in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of realize in the US English dictionary
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