realize

 
Pronunciation: /ˈrɪəlʌɪz/
(also realise)

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